Distribution Lead

The Texas Water Company is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Distribution Lead to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

This role is responsible for overseeing a team of Distribution Technicians in the maintenance, repair, and installation of water distribution system assets. This role ensures smooth daily operations by coordinating schedules, managing resources, and maintaining compliance in accordance with safety and regulatory standards. This role acts as a liaison between technicians and leadership, supports administrative functions, and is a key responder to distribution emergencies.

Strong leadership, communication, and technical proficiencies are essential in enabling operational excellence and delivering key services to customers.

• Leads activities of assigned Distribution Technician crew including scheduling and coordinating resources to establish and meet company initiatives and goals. Partners with the Superintendent and Supervisor to effectively manage the team.
• Liaises between crew and leadership to ensure crew members effectively contribute to company goals and reflect company values.
• Performs administrative tasks to support crew function (e.g. work order creation and closure, operations and maintenance documentation, production reports, and other computer-based tasks).
• Oversees and coordinates the maintenance and audit programs for inventory parts and tools, including reconciliation of orders, packing slips, and budget maintenance.
• Either directly, or by directing the work of others, maintains the distribution system assets, including flushing mains, hydrant maintenance, service box repairs, meter service and other system upkeep as needed or required.
• Either directly or through coordinating the work of others, installs and maintains assets, including mains, valves, hydrants, services, and meters.
• Collaborates with contractors on an as-needed basis to coordinate tasks while ensuring compliance.
• Oversees call-before-you-dig activities and ensures compliance with State Department of Health.
• Ensures fleet cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Responds independently to all emergency situations and assists other Distribution Technicians with decisions on less routine on-call issues.
• Responsible for responding 24/7 to distribution emergencies, including assembling a team, notifying internal and external emergency contacts, notifying customers, and managing any required paperwork and permits.
• Adheres to and enforces all company safety rules, including those in the Company Safety Manual, MUTCD, OSHA regulations, and other applicable statutes.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 5+ years of relevant professional experience with progressively increased levels of responsibility.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• CDL License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Holds a valid Class B Water Distribution License.
• Holds relevant certifications required for the team’s needs or directed by management.
• Subject matter expert in one or more functional areas of water system construction, flushing programs, and hydrant upkeep.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions, as well as using heavy weight tools and materials.

Our company 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.