Asphalt Operator III

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Baytown, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16822
Department: Commissioner Precinct 2
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 9:09 AM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Position Description
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Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performing lead level skilled crafts in asphalt road maintenance and construction duties, operates heavy motorized equipment and vehicles for various maintenance projects.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of road & drainage maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs
• Operates light to heavy construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, rollers, milling machine, paver, emulsion distributor, excavator, motor grader, front-end loader, crack sealer, patch truck, and power tools, as required.
• Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning work area, tools, and equipment
• Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, assist paving crew with various duties such as; shovel and raking, safely directing backing/dumping trucks into paver.
• Assist crew leader in daily operations; may become crew leader as needed.
• Documents daily operations as required.
• 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
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
Licensure:

• Valid Texas Class C driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
• Ability to document activities both written and electronic, utilize work order management system
• Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff, and public
• Knowledgeable of principles, methods, practices, materials, equipment 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.
Preferences

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution, preferred
• 5 year of asphalt road maintenance experience is preferred
• Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement preferred

General Information
Position Type and Hours:

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

Location:

• 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521

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:

• 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.).

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent
• Supervises Positions: Asphalt Truck Operator & Asphalt Field Operator

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 County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
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
Which of the following best describes your verifiable asphalt road maintenance experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) yearsor more
• I do not have this experience

03
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in asphalt road maintenance. 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.
04
For this position, a valid Class 'B' CDL Texas License is necessary.Please choose the option that best describes your situation:

• 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 Texas Commercial Driver's License.

05
Do you currently have a Tanker Endorsement on your Texas CDL?

• Yes, I currently have a Tanker Endorsement.
• No, but I can acquire the endorsement within 90 days.
• No, not interested at this time

06
This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
• No, I do not have a Valid Driver's License

Required Question