CREW FOREMAN (3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

3 positions available – Full Time (40 hrs per week) – Reports to: Assistant Distribution Superintendent – Location: Corporate Office, 420 S. Doolittle Road, Edinburg, TX 78542

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in probing for water lines and meters for repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Inspect work areas to determine type of work required, materials, and equipment needed for installations and layouts.
• Provide guidance and direction to crew on projects such as shoveling and probing areas to maintain or repair.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes and ditch diggers; train crew members in proper use and maintenance.
• Review assigned job schedules for the crew and estimate man-hours needed for completion.
• Work with the Field Supervisor to monitor and enforce Safety policies.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Participate in job-specific training and other required corporate training programs.
• Comply with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least one year of prior experience as a Crew Helper or related position.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Current Texas Driver License and must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter.
• Must obtain a Class C Water Distribution License through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12 months of hire.
• Must complete the following certifications within 6 months of hire: Utility Safety, Unit I Basic Water, Unit 5 Distribution, Shoring School, Waste Water I & II, and Customer Service Inspection.
• Good communication skills to effectively present information to employees and management.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for calculations related to monetary purposes or weight measurement.
• Good judgment and discretion in daily duties.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek and be on call 24 hours a day.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work submerged in water and mud as needed for pipe repair/installation and meter installation/location.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance.
• Frequently lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to loud noise levels.

Preferences

• Class A CDL is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with a water supply corporation or public utility is preferred.
• Current Class C Water Distribution License and Customer Service Inspection license through TCEQ is preferred upon hire.