Laborer II

Laborer II

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

16704

Department

Flood Control District

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

7/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

250

• 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 nations 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 Laborer II will be responsible for performing physical labor at various construction sites and operating small engines, power tools, and hand tools to construct, repair, or perform maintenance to channels/bayous within Harris County.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Construction & Site Work

• Perform manual work in preparing surfaces and mixing concrete for the concrete pour.
• Maintain, clean, and prepare the construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Assist with constructing forms, placing rebar, pouring, finishing concrete structures, building, or repairing manholes and inlets, and installing corrugated metal pipe outfalls.
• Assist with the installation of signs, gates, and bollards.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate small engines, attachments, power tools, and hand tools for channel and bayou maintenance.
• Remove debris and clear drifts from channels using small engine equipment and non-powered hand tools.
• Assist with the evacuation of other equipment that has become disabled.
• Inspect County equipment and vehicles for safety and compliance before operation.
• Wash County vehicles and equipment. Clean shop, fleet parking area, and laydown yard.
• Load and unload equipment and construction materials on/off trailers and rollback trucks.
• Stock and inventory County trucks, trailers, and equipment with tools and materials.

Environmental & Site Clearing

• Clear trees, rocks, and any other large obstacles from the County rights-of-way.
• Prune limbs for access to equipment.

Traffic & Vehicle Operations

• Flag traffic to ingress and egress jobsites. Act as a spotter for drivers/operators.
• Drive County vehicles to and from job sites.

Training & Administrative Support

• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
• 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 or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience as a laborer

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read and understand written instructions, e.g., maps, policies, procedures, operating instructions, safety notices, safety cautions/warnings, maps, traffic signs, operating instructions, and work procedures.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
• Can 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:

• Construction experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations. (preferred)
• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques. (preferred)

Language:

• Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, Hours and Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time

• 40 hours per week

• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Locations:

• Maintenance Construction | 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:

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls and four-wheel drive.
• Occasionally walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• 100% of duties are performed outdoors, with routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, and moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
• May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

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

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as a laborer? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) or more years
• I do not have this experience

03

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained verifiable experience as a laborer. 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.

04

In which of the following concepts do you have strong knowledge and/or professional experience? (Select all that apply)

• Construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• None of the above

05

If you made a selection in regard to the previous question, please describe your professional knowledge and/or experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N/A if not applicable)

06

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

• Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages
• No, I am fluent in only one of these languages
• No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages

07

For this position, a valid Texas Drivers License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Drivers License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Drivers License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a drivers license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid drivers license.

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