FIRE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Fire Hydrant Maintenance Specialist

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Construction Superintendent Location:

Corporate Office Location

Construction Department

420 S. Doolittle Road

Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, acts as a liaison between the corporation and other municipalities regarding the fire hydrants in the system. Responsible for performing all maintenance of fire hydrants including (but not limited to) lubrication, flow, painting, and vegetation clearance. Responsible for staying abreast of current legislation and laws as they pertain to fire hydrants. Collects pertinent hydrant data through office and field investigation to become a permanent record within the GIS databased (hydrant number, manufacturer, model, connection, year, valve opening size, depth, location, etc.) Responsible for the operation of distribution and transmission valves to ensure proper position and operation. Works to resolve customer complaints and problems, as well as any issues reported by local fire departments. 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.

A self-starting individual who possesses high school diploma or G.E.D and an Associate’s Degree from an accredited school in business or a related discipline. Relevant on-the-job work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Must possess a current Texas Driver License be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must be willing to work towards successful attainment of a Certificate of Competency from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for Water Operator D and Customer Service Inspector, and then to maintain certification thereafter. PC literacy and knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software are required. Must have demonstrated problem solving skills. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Flexibility, professionalism, ability to work in a highly stressful environment, and perform a variety of tasks with numerous interruptions is essential. Attention to detail and a high degree of mental concentration are required. Good organizational, interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills are required in order to effectively communicate with employees, management, and the board of directors as needed is required. Problem solving and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential. Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs., and frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs. Position requires the employee to travel to various worksites to review right of way and easement issues on a daily basis. Must be fluent (verbal and written) in English.

Preferences

Knowledge of all current laws and regulations regarding fire hydrants is necessary.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

To apply for any of our current job opportunities, please complete the Application for Employment as found below submit it to our Human Resources Department via email to ***email_hidden***. Applications may also be submitted in person or via postal mail to our Corporate Office at 420 S. Doolittle Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542. Walk-ins are always welcome! Feel free to stop by our office to visit with our HR Team about the current opportunities available and/or to drop off an Application for Employment.

If you have any questions about any of our open positions, please feel free to contact our Human Resources Department at (956) 383-1618 or via email at ***email_hidden*** . We look forward to visiting with you about the opportunities that await you here at North Alamo Water Supply Corporation!

NAWSC Application for Employment

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.