Crew Helper I – (3 positions available)

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal water service provider in Edinburg, Texas is seeking a Crew Helper I. The successful candidate will construct and repair water and wastewater equipment, assist in training fellow employees, and conduct fieldwork to locate water lines. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a Texas Driver License, and be willing to work flexible hours, including being on call. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy items, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Up to three months of related experience.
• Must possess a current Texas Driver License.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment.
• Assist in building and making repairs as directed.
• Conduct probes to locate water lines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic mathematics skills

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Crew Helper I

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Crew Foreman Location: Corporate Office Location 420 S. Doolittle Road Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

• Will construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment on current water and waste water projects or new construction.
• Assists in building and making repairs as directed by management, and assists in training other employees in equipment operation.
• Conducts probes in water, dirt, and mud in order to locate water lines for meter installation and repair of water lines.
• Responsible for the general cleaning of assigned vehicles and equipment, as well as the repair and maintenance of any equipment used at the job site.
• Will replace damaged pipes and other items as needed and as instructed by management.
• 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 a high school diploma and up to three months of related experience.
• 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 be willing to work towards the attainment of a Type I Waste Water License and the Class D Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Will be expected to take and remain current with the following schools: Utility Safety, Unit I Basic Water, Unit 5 Distribution, and Waste Water I.
• 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 lift 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

• 3 or more months of prior relevant work experience.
• A CDL is preferred.

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.