Laborer I

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District :

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District :

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Laborer with the Facilities Maintenance

Department.

Responsible for operating gasoline powered equipment and various hand tools used in the daily operation of maintaining clear

channels drainage elements and rights of ways in accordance with the Districts mission to maintain the Infrastructure.

Essential Functions and Duties :

• Cut and chop weeds and other types of vegetation using gasoline-powered equipment such as weed eaters nonpowered hand tools such as machetes axes or tree trimmer.
• Remove and stack cut vegetation in along and around channels drainage elements and rights-of ways using hand rakes or pitchforks.
• Load or assist in loading cut vegetation and refuse into trash trucks for removal to dump site with or without power or hand tools.
• Clear rights of way of trees rocks and any other large obstacles.
• May enter the channel in water up to three feet in depth or from the bank to dislodge and remove drifts and debris (trees limbs brush vines trash and refuse) that impede water flow around and under bridges or other areas.
• Spray herbicides on selected weeds and grasses using filled backpacks that weigh between 25 and 30 pounds.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment such as using a file to sharpen machetes axes and shovels changing line cords for weed eaters checking fluid levels in gasoline powered equipment and cleaning and replacing air filters etc.
• Report necessary replacement or repair of defective equipment to supervisor.
• Utilize safety wear equipment as specified by the District and dictated by each job assignment performed.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations please call or email .

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 .

Requirements

Education :

Experience :

Licensure :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

herbicides cutting and clearing brush and debris removal preferred.

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.

General Information

Position Type Hours and Salary :

Regular Full-Time Non-exempt

40 hours per week

Salary : To be discussed at interview

Locations :

Facilities Maintenance 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston TX 77086

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

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.

Key Skills

Civil,Income Tax,Council,Drafting,Air Compressors,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1