Leaks / Locates Specialist

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is looking for a Leaks / Locates Specialist based in Edinburg, Texas. This full-time role involves using various techniques to locate water lines and leaks while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma, a Texas Driver License, and good communication skills in English and Spanish. Training and licensing are required for this position, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Self-starting individual with a high school diploma and related experience.
• Must possess a current Texas Driver License.
• Ability to obtain a Class D Water License from the TCEQ within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Locate and measure depth of water lines and leaks in the system.
• Document interactions and site information accordingly.
• Communicate with engineers and management as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Communication skills

Basic mathematics skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Leaks / Locates Specialist

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 using a variety of techniques such as electrical, magnetic, blueprint analysis, and/or radar to locate and measure depth of water lines and to locate water leaks within the system. Responsible for documenting interactions, site information, and line information into the appropriate systems. Communicates with engineers and management as needed. Participates in job specific training and other 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 be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter.
• Must be able to obtain a Class D Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12 months of hire.
• 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 communication skills to effectively present information to management, employees, and outside agencies.
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal) and Spanish (verbal).
• Basic mathematics skills are required for calculating monetary purposes or weight measurements.
• Must possess good judgment and 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 be on call 24 hours a day.
• Must have the ability to stand or walk for long periods, bend, stop, and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures when working outdoors in the summer and winter.

Preferences

• Prior experience working for a water supply corporation or water utility is preferred.
• A D Wastewater License through TCEQ 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.