Between $42k and

$50k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Harris County $30k

•$42k Per Year Asphalt Operator III

•77521

HARRIS COUNTY

Occupation:

Construction Laborers

Location:

Baytown, TX

•77521

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/14/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/17/2026

Expires:

10/14/2026

Job #: 17068717

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

60 Month(s) CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

Employment Type:

Permanent, Regular Full-Time Work Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday

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Friday Pay Rate:

$20.00

•$24.00 / hour Overview Harris County Precinct 1 is seeking an Asphalt Operator III to perform essential road and drainage maintenance across the precinct. This position operates light to heavy construction equipment, assists paving crews, sets up traffic control, and supports daily roadway maintenance tasks including pothole repair, asphalt paving, and crack sealing. The role may step into a crew leader capacity as needed to guide daily field operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Roadway & Drainage Maintenance:

Perform routine and emergency road maintenance, including pothole patching, asphalt repair, debris removal, and traffic sign placement/repair.

Heavy Equipment Operation:

Safely operate light and heavy equipment, including pick-up trucks, asphalt rollers, milling machines, pavers, emulsion distributors, excavators, motor graders, front-end loaders, crack sealers, patch trucks, and power tools.

Paving Operations & Traffic Control:

Set up traffic control zones; direct backing/dumping trucks into the paver; shoveling, raking, and asphalt finishing duties.

Fleet Inspection & Care:

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, monitor and top off fluid levels, maintain cleanliness of equipment and job sites, and report mechanical defects promptly.

Operational Leadership & Reporting:

Document daily work completed; assist the crew leader in directing team activities and act as crew leader when required.

Qualifications & Requirements Educational Mandate:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience Required:

Five (5) years of asphalt road maintenance experience is preferred.

Mandatory Licensure & Credentials:

Active Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.

Subject to background check and driving record verification.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates with a criminal background will not be considered for employment.