Operator - Right of Way & Trail Maintenance

Position DescriptionAbout the Office of Commissioner Rodney EllisThere are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis:Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:* Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.* Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.* Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare* Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.* Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century* Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.* Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.What you will do at Precinct OneHarris County- Commissioner Precinct One has an opportunity for an Operator II in our Right of Way and Trail Maintenance area. The selected candidate/s will offer a responsive service to Precinct One constituents by maintaining right of ways and assigned trails. You will assist team members in the prioritizing and completion of all assigned projects and proposed projects.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn addition, the successful candidate/s will maintain a thorough understanding of how to safely use equipment including commercial mowers, weed trimmers, shovels, and rakes. The role is responsible for cleaning ditches and culverts of brush, trimming branches, and bushes, picking up trash on roadways and right-of-ways, and hiking and bike trails.You will keep areas free of litter, heavy trash, and other debris. Inspect equipment, and vehicles daily, and make referrals to Fleet Management when necessary. Comply with safety protocols and precinct policies and procedures. Complete safety training and professional development initiatives. Report all accidents/injuries to your manager and complete the proper paperwork.Other duties as assigned.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employerhttps://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspxIf 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.RequirementsWhat you will bring to Precinct OneEducation:* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalentExperience:Operator II - Three (3) years of experience in a similar environmentOperator III - Five (5) years of experience in a similar environmentOperator IV - Seven (7) years of experience in a similar environmentLicensure:* Commercial Driver's License Class A or B (State of Texas)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Knowledge of how to use and repair mowing equipment.* Skilled in the safe efficient operation of commercial mower equipment andweed trimmers, shovels, rakes, and other maintenance equipment.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 InformationPosition Type:* Full-time | Regular* Days and hours may vary depending on the assigned shift. Required to be available to respond to emergencies.Work Environment and Physical Demands:* This job operates in an outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises, and possibly dangerous chemicals may be encountered.* This job operates in an outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises, and possibly dangerous chemicals may be encountered.What you get in returnYou will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.About Precinct OneThere are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other.Precinct One, which includes 991 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex, the renowned Texas Medical Center, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston's main and downtown campuses and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One is home to more than 20 county parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.Featured Benefits:Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continuous employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.How to applyIf this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytxEmployment 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.HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:Health & Wellness BenefitsMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageWellness PlanLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability (LTD) InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Healthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPaid Time Off (PTO)Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)Eleven (11) County-observed holidaysOne (1) floating holiday per yearPaid Parental Leave*Sick LeaveRetirement Savings Benefit* 457 Deferred Compensation PlanThe following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:Professional learning & development opportunitiesRetirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)Flexible work schedule*METRO RideSponsor Program*Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:www.benefitsathctx.com01Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?High School or GED diplomaAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherNone of the above02Which of the following best describes your experience in a similar environment? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Less than three (3) yearsThree (3) years or more but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) years or more but less than five (5) yearsFive (5) years or more but less than six (6) yearsSix (6) years or more but less than seven (7) yearsSeven (7) years or moreI do not have this experience03Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience in a similar environment. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.04For this position, a valid Commercial Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)Yes, I have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "Class B"Yes, I have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "Class A"No, I do not currently have a Commercial Driver's License, but I commit to obtaining one within 3 months of employment.No, I do not have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "Class B" or "Class A"Required QuestionEmployer Harris CountyAddress 1111 Fannin StSte. 600Houston, Texas, 77002Phone 713-274-5445Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx