Anode Crew Member I (T067)

Tarrant Regional Water District•Trinidad, TX

About The Position

The Anode Crew Member assists full-time staff with data collection and the maintenance and modification of the existing cathodic protection system. Working as part of a team, the employee also supports other operations departments with vegetation maintenance, structure inspection and repair, and manual labor. Duties may include maintaining, monitoring, and installing zinc anodes, cathodic protection test stations, and other pipeline protection measures; maintaining pipelines, floodways, rights-of-way, and operations facilities; and performing other assigned duties. The role may include supervising day laborers and requires working in field conditions for extended periods.

Requirements

Less than one year of experience.
Ability to understand pipeline hydraulics.
Ability to read and comprehend map books.
Understanding of cathodic protection principles.
Mechanical aptitude.
Prior experience using a weed eater and/or standard mower.
Ability to pull and back up utility trailers.
Ability to operate a tractor, grind, cut, or weld, or perform light fleet mechanical repairs.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform general maintenance of TRWD structures and grounds, including pipelines and floodways.
Attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, stress tolerance, concern for others, independence, self-control, adaptability, initiative, persistence, innovation, integrity, and achievement-oriented effort.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with welding, equipment operation (such as dump trucks, backhoes, tractors, drilling trucks, or trenchers), and/or power tools (such as chipping guns, impact wrenches, cutting torches, or grinders).
Prior experience using a zero-turn mower.
Prior experience painting.
High school diploma.
Valid Texas CDL Class A or B without restriction E.
Tanker (N) endorsement.
Hazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsement.
Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement.

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and install zinc anodes, cathodic protection test stations, and other pipeline protection measures in the field.
Assist with data collection and maintenance and modification of the existing cathodic protection system.
Use vehicles, heavy equipment, drilling and trenching equipment, welding equipment, hand and power tools, and other equipment to complete assigned tasks.
Perform vegetation maintenance, painting, and cleaning on pipelines, floodways, rights-of-way, and operations facilities or property.
Build and/or paint fences.
Operate chainsaws, weed eaters, zero-turn mowers, and standard mowers as needed.
Pull and park utility trailers at job sites.
Pick up trash along rights-of-way and floodways.
May supervise day laborers.
Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service and participate in continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts.
Perform other duties as required.