Backhoe Operator Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16236
Department: Commissioner Precinct 1
Division: Road & Bridge
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 300
Position Description
Precinct One's MissionPrecinct One 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.
What you will do at Precinct One
Harris County - Commissioner Precinct One has several opportunities for Operators within our Road & Bridge sub-division. The successful candidates will offer a responsive service to all Precinct One constituents by maintaining county roadways, right-of-way, sidewalks, curbs, ditches, and culverts
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General duties include the repair of potholes, sinkholes, street curbs, and blowing and cleaning culverts and inlets in the neighborhoods we serve.
• Specifically seeking candidates with experience grading ditches and installing/repairing culverts to ensure water flows freely to the flood control ditches.
• Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including county safety standards.
• As an essential employee, you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e., flooding, ice storm, etc.).
• Work hours are 7:00 - 3:30 and are subject to change as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

• Operator II - Three (3) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
• Operator III - Five (5) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
• Operator IV - Seven (7) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment

Licensure:

• Commercial Driver's License Class A or B (State of Texas)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Apply knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction
  
• Perform pre-trip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment; including checking fluid levels and tires, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing routine maintenance.

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:

• Experience operating heavy equipment including:
  • Dump Trucks
  • Dozer
  • Excavators
  • Front end loader and backhoe
  • Gradall
  • Graders
  • Jack Hammers
  • Maintainers
  • Water Trucks
    • Use shovels, rakes, and other equipment.
    • Basic computer skills including, but not limited to checking email, time-entry and on-line training

General Information
Position Type:

• Full-time | Regular
• As an essential employee, you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e., flooding, ice storm, etc.).

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Position involves stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, climbing, driving, and lifting up to 60 pounds
• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Individuals may be exposed to heat, cold, loud noise, and dust

What you get in return
You 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 the Road & Bridge Division
The Road & Bridge Department's mission is to offer, a responsive public service while executing a high level of maintenance on Precinct One roads, bridges, hike and bike trails, and county right-of-ways to improve mobility and the quality of life for the constituents of Precinct One.
About Precinct One
There 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 apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
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 experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than five (5 years
• Five (5) years or more but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

03
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge 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.
04
In which of the following concepts do you have strong knowledge and/or professional experience?(Select all that apply)

• Dump Trucks
• Dozer
• Excavators
• Front end loader and backhoe
• Gradall
• Graders
• Jack Hammers
• Maintainers
• Water Trucks such as: Use shovels, rakes, and other equipment or Basic computer skills including, but not limited to checking email, time-entry and on-line training
• None of the above

05
For 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 have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "Class B" or "Class A"

Required Question