Foreperson - Lift Stations

San Antonio Water System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Water System in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Foreperson-Lift Stations to supervise a crew responsible for inspecting and maintaining lift stations in the wastewater collection system.

The role includes progression to Senior Foreperson after 5 years of continuous experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, team leadership, and coordination with other crews. The position requires a CDL-A with Tanker endorsement and on-site work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years’ experience in operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
• TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection Operator License or Class C Wastewater Operator License upon hire.
• Valid CDL-A Texas Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness training/certification.
• Pass position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members for efficiency and quality.
• Supervises inspection and maintenance of lift stations, including wet well cleaning.
• Oversees repairs of mechanical equipment and piping systems at lift stations.
• Coordinates with other groups and procurement input on parts and equipment.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, manuals, and maintenance reports.
• Performs safety compliance and participates in safety committees.
• Performs utility calculations and operates a company vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety consciousness

Reading construction plans

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $ 29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

The Foreperson - Lift Stations requires a valid Class \"CDL-A\" Texas Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.

JOB SUMMARY

The Foreperson-Lift Stations reports to a Superintendent and is responsible for supervising a crew that performs inspection and maintenance of lift stations in the wastewater collection system.

This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as a Foreperson will automatically advance to Senior Foreperson upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by checking their work for efficiency and quality. Initiates corrective action as necessary.


• Supervises employees in the inspection and maintenance of lift stations, including wet well cleaning with combination vacuum trucks.


• Oversees and performs repairs of mechanical equipment and piping systems for lift stations, including equipment installation.


• Oversees sanitary sewer overflow response and clean‑up at lift stations and assists the wastewater collection system maintenance crews when a sanitary sewer overflow occurs on a force main.


• Participatesin safety committees, work planning groups, and special project teams.


• Coordinates withother organizational groups, crafts, and operational staff.


• Provides input and mechanical expertise on procurement of new parts, machineryand equipment.


• Secures andaccounts for materials, stock, tools and heavy equipment.


• Reads and interprets construction plans, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, maintenance reports, and other technical data.


• Responsible for adhering to safety policies and procedures, including confined space entry.


• Performs various utility calculations.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under limited supervision.


• This position is responsible for supervising 3 to 12 employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Three years’ experience in operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities.


• TCEQ Class “II” Wastewater Collection Operator License or TCEQ Class “C” Wastewater Operator License upon hire.


• Valid Class \"CDL-A\" Texas Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.


• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness training and/or certification.


• Pass position specific physical testing.


• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PROFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• TCEQ Class “III” Wastewater Collection Operator License.


• Experience in wastewater collection systems.


• Experience with using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order documentation.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and inwriting.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, governmental agencies, and the public.


• Proficient skill in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of wastewater collection systems.


• Proficient skill in the use and application of computer software packages which include: word processing, spreadsheets, and computerized maintenance management systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; assisting in the pushing of objects weighing up to 105 pounds; assisting in the pulling of objects weighing up to 105 pounds.

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, and confined space hazards;offensive fumes; excessive noise; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as on-call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response.