Equipment Operator III

Equipment Operator III

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17296

Department

Flood Control District

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

500

• Description
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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 nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 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 (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator III, who will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy (large), mid-sized, and small equipment, engines, attachments, and hand tools used to maintain the Countys channels and bayous.

Essential Functions & Duties:

Equipment Operation

• Operate heavy and/or technical equipment such as large trash trucks, airboats, skid steers, etc.

• Mix herbicide(s) in accordance with the manufacturer's label and dispense from truck, tractor, or 4-wheel drive extreme utility vehicles (XUV).

Documentation & Reporting

• Record work performed on the daily activity sheet, track mileage, and complete herbicide reports.

• Perform job hazard assessments, identify any obstacles to completing tasks, and report to the supervisor.

Supervision & Team Support

• Assist in the supervision of crew members when needed.

Field Maintenance

• Dislodge and remove drifts and debris from channels, basins, and vacant lots.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the Districts evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

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.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalency

Experience:

• Requires two (2) years of directly related work experience operating heavy equipment or in a similar field.

Required Licenses:

• A valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank, standard shift endorsements, OR a TDA herbicide license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good verbal & written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.

• Good analytical skills in applying guidelines and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.

• Ability to work in an outdoor setting.

• Familiarity with operating gasoline-powered equipment and off-road vehicles.

• Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.

• Ability to work independently with limited to no supervision.

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.

Preferences

Experience:

• Previous supervisory experience (preferred)

General Information

Position Type:

• Regular Full Time

Hours:

• 40 hours per week

Salary:

• To be discussed at the interview

Location:

• Facilities Maintenance | 7522 Prairie Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77086

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequently walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites.

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.

• Frequent driving of vehicles with automatic and four-wheel drive controls.

• Occasional ascending and descending stairs.

• 100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.

• Will be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers.

• Will be exposed to petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants.

• Will be exposed to snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects.

• May be exposed to aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms.

• May be exposed to vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

• May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in cleaning offices and work areas.

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.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris 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 Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement 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 Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• Yes
• No

02

In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated work experience? Select all that apply. Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Equipment Operation
• Documentation & Reporting
• Supervision & Team Support
• Field Maintenance
• None of the above

03

Which of the following best measures your experience working in the area(s) selected in response to the previous question? Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Less than one full year
• Between one and two years
• Between two and three years
• Between three and four years
• Four or more years
• N/A; No experience

04

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained the experience referenced in response to the previous questions. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" 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.

05

Which of the following best describes your experience in a supervisory or managerial role?

• Less than one full year
• Between one and three years
• Three or more years
• No supervisory or managerial experience

06

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained supervisory or managerial experience. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.

07

Do you have a valid Texas Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with endorsements to operate a standard stick shift and tank vehicle?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx