CREW FOREMAN (3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Crew Foreman to supervise a crew responsible for probing, repairing, and installing water lines and meters. You will inspect sites, guide projects, and ensure safe, efficient workflows.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver license, and a Class C Water Distribution License within a year. Flexibility, English fluency, and physical readiness are essential for on-call, and field duties.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of crew experience.
• Must read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Must possess a current Texas Driver License and be insurable.
• Must obtain a Class C Water Distribution License within 12 months of hire.
• Must complete required safety and water distribution courses within 6 months of hire.
• Must have good communication skills and be fluent in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on call 24 hours.
• Position requires ability to work submerged in water and mud and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate workers locating water lines and meters for repair and installation.
• Inspect work areas to determine work type and materials needed.
• Provide guidance for projects such as shoveling and probing.
• Operate backhoe and ditch diggers; supervise proper use by crew.
• Review job schedules and estimate man-hours for completion.
• Work with Field Supervisor to enforce safety policies.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Participate in job training and corporate training programs.
• Comply with federal/state regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/writing

English fluency

Communication skills

Mathematics basics

Decision making

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Crew Foreman (3 positions available)

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Assistant Distribution Superintendent

Location: Corporate Office Location, Construction Department, 420 S. Doolittle Road, Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

• Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers engaged in probing for water lines and meters for repair, maintenance and installation.
• Inspects work areas to determine the type of work required as well as the materials and equipment to be used on installations and layouts.
• Provides guidance and direction for the crew regarding projects such as shoveling and probing of areas to maintain or repair.
• Operates equipment such as a backhoe and ditch diggers, and crew members in proper use and maintenance of such.
• Reviews assigned job schedules for the crew, and estimate man-hours needed for completion of job assignments.
• Works with the Field Supervisor to monitor and enforce Safety policies.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs.
• Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• A self-starting individual who possesses High School diploma or GED and at least one year prior experience as a Crew Helper or a related position.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Must possess a current Texas Driver License and must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter.
• Must obtain, within 12 months of hire, a Class C Water Distribution License through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Must also become current with the following schools: Utility Safety, Unit I Basic Water, Unit 5 Distribution, Shoring School, Waste Water I & II, and Customer Service Inspection immediately upon hire with the company, but no later than within 6 months of hire.
• Must have good communications skills, in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation.
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Basic mathematics skills are required (addition and subtraction of two digit numbers / multiplication and division by tens and hundreds) when calculating for monetary purposes or weight measurement.
• Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek and must be on call 24 hours a day.
• Position requires the ability to work submerged in water and mud as needed in order to repair or install pipe and install or find water meters.
• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance.
• Must have the ability to frequently life and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level associated with this position is generally loud.

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 a Customer Service Inspection license through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is preferred upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.