• Job Description

  Req#: 4251314

  Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performs a variety of asphalt road maintenance and construction duties. The Asphalt Truck Operator primarily operates light to medium equipment, drives a variety of heavy trucks to transport materials or equipment and are also required to perform labor duties required to assist the asphalt crew.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of road & drainage maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs

  • Operates light to medium construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, rollers, street sweepers, dump trucks, front end loaders, emulsion distributor, patch truck, crack sealer, and power tools, as required.

  • Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, picking up/delivering hot asphalt, assist paving crew with various duties such as; shovel and raking, safely directing backing/dumping trucks into paver.

  • Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning work area, tools, and equipment

  • Handles road materials including asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, and crack sealer material

  • Work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

  
  

  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

  Licensure:

  • Valid Texas Class “B” (CDL) commercial driver's license is required with Tanker Endorsement (CDL & Endorsement can be acquired within 120 days)

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided

  • Ability to document activities both written and electronic; able to utilize work order management system

  • Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, and public

  • Knowledgeable of principles, methods, practices, materials, equipment, traffic control and tools used in road maintenance operations.

  
  

  NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

  Education:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

  Experience:

  • 1 year of road maintenance experience is preferred

  Licensure:

  • Class "A" CDL preferred

  Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • A regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week. This may include weekends and holidays.

  Work Environment:

  • Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials.

  • Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.

  • Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).

  Physical Demands:

  • Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching, and bending.

  • Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

  
  

  Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
  
  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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