Employment

Lower Rio Grande Valley

Job Announcement LRGV-08-06
Mechanic

Location: 1301 Buffalo Drive, Raymondville, TX 78580

Opens: July 9, 2008

Closes: when filled

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repairs and maintains equipment such as sprayers, pumps, small motors and small production machines, and equipment used to make chemical applications to cotton fields by the boll weevil program. Diagnoses mechanical malfunctions. Modifies field equipment to meet program requirements. Examines, inspects and adjusts parts for imperfections and determines if changes are needed. Repairs electrical equipment as needed. Coordinates with the Zone Safety/Vehicle Officer for parts, purchases and contract maintenance on Foundation fleet vehicles. May perform minor or emergency repairs to fleet vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED preferred plus two or more years of mechanical experience with farm or small motor engines. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic pumps and sprayers or equivalent combination of technical education and experience. Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Foundation’s fleet insurance policy.

HOW TO APPLY

An application is required for all positions.

Current TBWEF employees must submit an updated application along with a reume or a letter of consideration stating the reasons for seeking the new position and the applicant’s qualifications.

All others must complete an application for employment bearing the position title and announcement number. A resume or letter of consideration should accompany the application. Previously submitted applications are not reviewed when new positions open. If you have submitted an application with the Foundation within a year, you may call the Human Resources Department and request to be considered for another position without completing a new application. Applications may be obtained at any TBWEF office and should be returned to Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Inc., Attn: Human Resource Department, Box 5089, Abilene, TX 79608-5089 or by fax to (325) 672-5034. Inquiries about positions may be sent by e-mail to jobs@txbollweevil.org