Application Required: Job Application may be printed from our website at: www.lmwd.org under opportunities or by email to HR_LMWD@lmwd.org
General Definition of Work:
The Distribution Technician Trainee is responsible for operating a variety of light to heavy equipment. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities in maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and operating the Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) water systems.
Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
•Performs excavating of soil and assists other distribution staff in installing and repairing water utility systems.
•Operates and transports heavy equipment such as; dump trucks, backhoes, and electronic locatingdevices.
•Inspects and monitors equipment to maintain adequate operating conditions.
•Selects the proper cleaning tools for the maintenance of water lines.
•Performs manual tasks involving physical and endurance under variable weather conditions.
•Assists with minor/major repairs or replacement of water equipment.
•Performs other related duties as assigned to enhance the overall operations and services of theDistribution Department.
•Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Requirements:
•Job requires a diploma from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.•Position requires a valid, TX Class C driver’s license.
•Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
•Must be able to obtain a class “C” Distribution Certification issued by TCEQ.
•The district may hire a distribution Technician with no previous work experience.
•Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment.
•Must be able to work stand-by rotation upon acquiring the Commercial Driver’s License.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work involves walking at job sites, driving, lifting, climbing, and other physical demands. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Application: Job Application may be printed from our website at: www.lmwd.org under opportunities. You may also obtain an application at Laguna Madre Water District, 105 Port Rd, Port Isabel, Texas 78578 or by email to HR_LMWD@lmwd.org
Laguna Madre Water District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person