Anode Crew Member I (T030, T031, T067)

Anode Crew MemberSalary: $18.00 per hourThe Anode Crew Member will assist full-time staff in data collection, maintaining and modifying the existing cathodic protection system. They will work as part of a team to assist other operations departments with other duties such as vegetation maintenance, structure inspection and repair, and manual labor.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.Maintain, monitor, and install new zinc anodes, cathodic protection test stations, and all other pipeline protection measures in the fieldAssist in data collection, maintaining and modifying the existing cathodic protection systemUtilize various equipment, such as dump trucks, trailers, backhoes, utility tractors, drilling equipment, trenchers, welding equipment, hand and power tools, air power tools, shovels, etc., to complete assigned tasksPerform vegetation maintenance, painting, and cleaning on pipelines, floodway, ROW or in operations facilities/propertyBuild and/or paint fencesOperate chainsawsPull and park utility trailers to job sitesUtilize weed eaters, zero turn mowers and/or standard mowersPick up trash along ROW and/or floodwayMay supervise day laborersMaintain familiarity with strategic District levels of serviceContinuous improvement monitoring and innovation effortsPerform other duties as requiredRequired ExperienceLess than one (1) year of experienceAbility to understand hydraulics on the pipelineAbility to read and comprehend map booksUnderstanding of cathodic protection principlesMechanically inclinedPrior experience using a weed eater and/or standard mowerPulling and backing up utility trailersAbility to accomplish one of the following:Operate a tractorGrind, cut, or weldLight fleet mechanical repairsDesired ExperiencePrior experience with welding, equipment operation (dump truck, backhoe, tractor, drilling truck, trencher, etc.), and/or power tools (chipping guns, impact wrenches, cutting torches, grinders, etc.)Prior experience using a zero-turn mowerPrior experience paintingRequired Education/Certification/LicenseValid Texas driver's licenseDesired Education/Certification/LicenseHigh School DiplomaValid Texas CDL Class A or B without restriction ETanker (N) endorsementHazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsementDoubles/Triples (T) endorsementSuccess Factors/Job CompetenciesAbility to correspond through oral and written communications professionally and effectivelyProfessional and effective oral and written communications to internal and external recipientsPerform general maintenance of TRWD structures and grounds including pipeline and floodwayAttention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasksDependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligationsCooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitudeStress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situationsConcern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the jobIndependence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things doneSelf-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situationsAdaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplaceInitiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challengesPersistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstaclesInnovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problemsIntegrity — Job requires being honest and ethicalAchievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasksPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides out in the field for long periods of time exposing the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time. They will periodically work in buildings without climate control. This position will also work in confined spaces, underground, in diches, on water ways such as lakes or rivers, and at various heights.