PIPELINE MAINTENANCE CREWMAN

Description

Why join GBRA?

· Competitive salary

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee

· Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2:1 at retirement

· Vacation and sick leave

· Paid Holidays

· 100% company-paid training

· License incentive program

· Educational assistance program

· Safety boot program

· Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement

· Employee recognition events

· Exclusive employee perks & discounts

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $35,778.00 - $59,629.00

REPORTS TO:  Hydro Maintenance Supervisor

DIVISION:  Gonzalez/Guadalupe

WORK LOCATION: Seguin, New Braunfels, Luling, Lockhart, San Marcos, Texas

SUMMARY

The Pipeline Maintenance Crew is responsible for assisting in the operation and performing emergency or scheduled maintenance, cleaning, inspections of the pumping equipment, storage facilities, tools and equipment, distribution networks of GBRA pipelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Keep a working knowledge of GBRA's mission and policies as they relate to the Pipeline Operations.
• Perform organizational maintenance and general repair work, under the direction of the Hydro Maintenance Supervisor, to pumping equipment, storage facilities, pipelines, distribution systems, rolling stock (including heavy equipment) and small tools and equipment.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance at all stations and the stock building.
• Maintaining an inventory of all tools and equipment.
• Report any significant problems or activities to the Hydro Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in preparation for emergency operations.
• Clean and organize the service vehicles as required but not less than once per week. 
• Perform routine duties such as meter installations and replacements, leak repair, exercising of valves, flushing waterlines, collection system repairs and operating the pump stations and other budgeted or required work. 
• Respond to 811 Utility locate requests.
• Safeguard all facilities and property.
• Respond courteously to customer questions or complaints. 
• Becoming familiar with and assist the Hydro Maintenance Supervisor with the maintenance records of the RRWDS, GPP and LULO pipeline facilities.
• Collect samples and check disinfectant residuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Work weekends and nights when needed and respond with minimum delay to callouts and emergencies.
• Ability to drive and operate UTV, Back-hoes, Excavators, Skid-steers, etc. and other highway rated vehicles such as trucks. 
• Work in a team environment adhering to GBRA Mission and Vision statements.
• Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to operate dozer, loader, excavator, and dump truck is desirable.
• Operate gas, electric, hydraulic, and hand tools with both hands.
• Work with computerized Asset Management program and possible additional database software.
• Perform all work in a safe and thoughtful manner. Follow all requirements of the GBRA Safety Manual.
• The permanent residence must be such that roadway travel time from home to reporting station takes no more than 45 minutes. This response time must be achieved without violating traffic laws.

EDUCATION 

High School Diploma or GED.

REGISTRATIONS/LICENSES

1. Acceptable M.V.R. 

2. Minimum of “D” Water license preferred. 

3. Must possess “C” Distribution within two (2) years of employment.

EXPERIENCE

None required but some experience in a utility, service or construction work is desirable.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

No.

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 the essential functions.

Work at elevated levels of over 30 feet on platforms, roofs, suspension bridges, etc. Climb up and down vertical ladders up to 20 feet in height.  Repeatedly lift, load, and unload up to 50 pounds. Respond to visual and audible alarms. Wear personal protection equipment as outlined in the employee Safety Manual such as a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Enter and work in confined spaces, as defined by OSHA. Perform basic first aid and CPR. Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with ANSI or ASTM standard. New employees are provided protective footwear. Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

80% percent outdoor and 20% percent indoors. There are hazards associated with chemicals and rotating or moving mechanical parts that require an operator to exercise care in his activities. Works with or around chemicals used in the treatment of water and wastewater. Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and possible disease-causing bacteria.

TRAVEL 

Personal transportation is required to normal work site at which point employee will use vehicles provided by GBRA to perform duties.

Overnight travel mainly limited to meetings and training.

Salary : $35,778 - $59,629