Careers

Providing outstanding customer service is at the heart of KPUB’s company culture and in the forefront of all that we do. Keeping the lights on reliably for our community is something KPUB takes pride in! Since 1987, we’ve been committed to keeping the lights on for the Kerrville area—rain or shine.

At KPUB, we are responsive to our customers and committed to serving them. We don’t answer to shareholders—we answer to our customers, and every decision we make is in their best interest.

Are you interested in joining the KPUB team? Click the button below to check out our openings!

Our benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

  • Health, Vision and Dental insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Vacation, Sick and Holiday
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Sickness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
Taylor Riley

Taylor Riley

Lineman

“At KPUB, I work with a great team of other line workers who all take pride in the work we do and are always ready to roll up our sleeves and help each other out. I love that my job as a KPUB lineman challenges me every day in different ways and the brotherhood it involves in training one another. KPUB is a great company that has offered me an opportunity to develop my career here, and I’m able to use my skills and knowledge to keep progressing in this line of work and continuously grow.”

Community Involvement

KPUB is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the community we serve and making the Kerrville area a better place to work, live and raise our families. We promote employee involvement in our community by allowing employees time away from work to volunteer to help at various nonprofit organizations in the area that support our citizens.

In addition, we also support employees as they volunteer to participate on various nonprofit boards throughout the community. As you join KPUB, please discuss your volunteer aspirations with your supervisor.

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Available Positions

TITLE: Key Account & Energy Education Specialist
POSITION STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
GRADE: 8
DEPARTMENT: Customer Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Customer & Community Relations

JOB SUMMARY:

Providing outstanding customer service is at the heart of KPUB’s company culture. This position is a key role in improving services & communications with our designated key large commercial & industrial customers. Additionally, this position is responsible for the administration of KPUB’s energy efficiency/conservation education efforts, customer rebate program, energy audits & school outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish relationships with the management of accounts that have been designated as key customer accounts by KPUB.
• Act as a single point of contact between KPUB, key account customers & high-profile customers for service needs & outage communications.
• Maintain ongoing relationships by meeting with key account customers several times a year & providing various service touchpoints.
• Assist in developing & managing programs & services to serve the needs of key accounts.
• Assist new companies or existing companies wanting to expand, in projected service needs.
• Plan & host a key account meeting on at least an annual basis that includes all designated key account customers as attendees.
• Analyze & review key account commercial contracts periodically.
• Enhance & promote KPUB’s energy efficiency programs.
• Manage KPUB’s energy efficiency rebate program & process customer applications.
• Provide outreach & coordination efforts to support our local schools with resources for energy education, in-classroom presentations & safety education/demonstrations.
• Compile solar system reports to review annually with KPUB’s community solar partners.
• Conduct periodic rate comparison surveys from surrounding utilities.
• Review solar system proposals with KPUB customers for a cost-benefit analysis.
• Oversee KPUB’s residential & commercial energy audits for customers.
• Plan & host various energy-related customer events as needed.
• All other assignments as directed by supervisor or General Manager/CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, patient & friendly manner.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Experience & knowledge of the electric utility industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or, an equivalent combination of education, training & experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills & abilities & other competencies necessary for success in the target position.
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as, computer, fax, copier & multi-line phone.
• Possess valid Texas Driver’s license & have a good driving record.
• Must be physically & mentally able to perform the essential functions of the job described with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bondable.

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TITLE: Safety & Training Supervisor
POSITION STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
GRADE: 11
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations, the Safety and Training Supervisor works to ensure the effective implementation of safety and training programs and the creation of new programs from analyzing audit/observation/assessment information and consistent system-wide application of safety processes and procedures across the electric utility. Assist the director of operations in developing and sustaining an incident and injury-free work culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Observations:
•Perform documented field observations on crews and perform audits on equipment andtooling to assure compliance of OSHA Regulations and KPUB’s Safety Rules, SOPs and any other process and procedures applicable to a given task.

•Provide coaching on at-risk behavior, identification of substandard conditions as well asassisting with the implementation of best practices.

•Assist in identifying, documenting and recommending mitigationof hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.

Incident Investigations:

•Assist Director of Operations in the investigation and reporting of events and nearmisses to determine root cause, causal factors and preventative measures.

•Assist with investigating incidents, injuries and property damage; including compiling data, taking photographs and completing proper documentation.

•Assist with the preparation of all pertinent forms and reports required by KPUB and/or federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents/incidents and propertydamage.

Lineman Training Program Administration:
•Under guidance from the Director of Operations and in coordination with GeneralForeman, responsible for all aspects of the Lineman Training Programs, includingscheduling, testing, documentation and graduation of employees through the program.

• Design and implementation of rotation plans for every apprentice in each apprenticeship level to meet the requirements of the Registered Apprenticeship Standards.

• Maintain accurate records of the Lineman Apprenticeship Program: such as logging OJT hours, proctoring tests, scheduling of apprentice classroom hours and arranging accommodations for related travel.

• Ensure accreditation standards are met by the apprentices to move through the Lineman Apprentice Program.

• Under guidance from the Director of Operations, responsible for developing ongoing safety and skill development training for Journeyman Linemen.

PPE, Equipment and Tools:

• In coordination with General Foreman and Director of Operations order and maintain inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for job functions.

• In coordination with General Foreman and Director of Operations perform periodic evaluations of power tools and equipment to ensure equipment is being maintained in good working order, as applicable.

• Ensure all employees have been provided with appropriate PPE.

• Maintain accurate records of inspection and testing of fleet vehicles and equipment including dielectric testing. Maintain the tracking and testing of PPE, rubber gloves, sleeves, blankets, hot sticks, utilizing an approved system of records. Maintains similar Fleet testing data on vehicles.

• Complete accounting-related tasks required to fund safety-related tools, Lineman training, logistics related to travel or any other related safety and training expenses.

• Serves as a technical resource in areas of electrical operations safety and employee health and safety-related regulatory compliance.

• Identify and implement best practices, lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce worksite process risks, increase safety compliance, empower employees and improve safe work methods.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least four (4) years of relevant line worker experience in construction and maintenance of power distribution systems.
• Additional education may substitute for up to two (2) years.
• DOL approved Journeyman Lineman certification.
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) safety certification is desired.
• Knowledge of basic computer software skills (E.G., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety codes and requirements (National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, American National Standards Institute, American Society for Testing and Materials and Occupational Safety and Health administration regulations.)
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excel
• Using the computer and various software programs.
• Reading Procedure Manuals.
• Writing memoranda, work orders, report forms.
• Interpreting regulations and procedures.
• Applying policies and making judgments regarding the use of personnel and material resources while maintaining the electric distribution system.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the job’s essential functions described with or without reasonable accommodation, including being able to lift up to 50 pounds of materials.
• Must be able to work irregular hours including overtime, weekends, nights and “on-call” and “after hour” duty assignments when scheduled or as required.
• Bondable.

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Accommodation Request

If you have a disability and need accommodation(s) to apply for one of KPUB’s posted positions, please contact us:

Call: 1-830-792-8283
Email: [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity

KPUB actively promotes equal-opportunity employment and equal pay on the basis of merit and ability to perform work. Equal opportunity will be extended to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or disability. 

E-Verify

U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States, either as U.S. citizens or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. KPUB participates in E-Verify, a U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services internet system that helps businesses determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the U.S.

Apprenticeship Program

KPUB and other utilities play an enormous role in apprenticeship. KPUB’s apprenticeship program is recognized by the Department of Labor and audited frequently to ensure compliance and integrity. To become a Journey Lineman, Apprentice Linemen, or trainees, must complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of bookwork on their own time. Once completed, graduates receive a certificate of completion and a certification that will carry throughout their careers.

The apprenticeship in Texas a paid program designed to focus on training and education. Apprentices work with and learn from established Journeymen in a hands-on setting. KPUB linemen serve as coaches, mentors, and teachers to the apprentices during their training. Apprentices will also work in several different areas of the industry, such as the substations and power lines. Much of our linemen’s success is attributed to the Journey Linemen that train the apprentices.

Since 2006, KPUB has had 25 apprentices complete the training and receive their certification recognized by the Department of Labor. Today, 12 of those linemen are still employed at Kerrville Public Utility Board. We are so incredibly grateful for all our linemen and their dedication to our community. Thank you, KPUB linemen!

 

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