Utility Technician - DCOPS (Eligible for Hiring/Retention Incentive)

San Antonio Water System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $1,000

Retention incentive $1,000

Medical and dental plan

Life insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

San Antonio Water System is seeking a Utility Technician to perform manual and semi-skilled labor for maintaining the city’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role requires operating light equipment, excavating trenches, and transporting tools and materials to job sites.

Applicants must have a Texas Class C license, pass physical testing, and maintain dependable attendance. The job offers full-time benefits and the potential for shift flexibility at multiple San Antonio

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or obtain within six months.
• Pass position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor for repair, construction, and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Operate equipment such as front-end loaders or similar gear as assigned.
• Excavate and backfill trenches to complete repairs.
• Transport equipment, tools, and materials to and from jobsites following safety rules.
• Load and unload materials from trucks; stock vehicles with needed equipment.
• Assist with setup of workzone barricades and traffic control; observe safety procedures.

Skills

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job description

UTILITY TECHNICIAN

Grade 13 - Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00. The rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Hiring/Retention Incentive

External candidates who are hired by SAWS will receive a $1,000 Hiring Incentive. This incentive will be split into two payments of $500. The two payments will be made to the new hire on their second and fourth paycheck after they are hired. Upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month introductory period, the new hire will also be eligible for an additional $1,000 Retention Incentive, which will be paid during their seventh month of employment with SAWS. Full-time benefits currently include medical and dental plan coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and others as further outlined on www.saws.org.

JOB SUMMARY

The Utility Technician is responsible for a variety of manual and semi-skilled labor duties for the repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performsmanual laborworktoincludeinstallationofpipesandfittings fortherepair, construction, and maintenanceof waterandwastewatersystems.
• May operate front-endloaders, skidloaders and any other equipment assigned of similar size and complexity.
• Excavatesandbackfillstrenches inordertocompleterepairs.
• Transportsequipment,tools, andmaterialstoandfromjobsites, in compliance with Texas Department of Public Safety Rules.
• Loadsandunloadsmaterials fromtrucks.
• Stocks vehiclewith necessaryequipment andmaterial.
• Cleans,organizesandmaintains facilities, tools andequipment.
• Observesandpromotesallestablishedsafetyprocedures.
• Interpretsmaps.
• Assistswiththe setupof workzonebarricadesandsigns fortrafficcontrol.
• Inventoriestools, equipmentandmaterials.
• Mayprovidetrainingontheproperusageoftools andequipment.
• Adheres to any and all workplace safety rules and standards. Willing to report unsafe working conditions and stop work if needed to prevent accidents.
• Performsother dutiesasassigned.

DECISIONMAKING

• This position receives immediate supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or obtain within six months of employment/assignment.
• Pass position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and safety procedures for equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment typically used in maintenance or construction.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.
• Knowledge of SAWS safety practices and procedures, including traffic control.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and general public.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT

• Light Duty Truck
• Water Trench Pump
• Trailer
• Trench Pump Hose
• Jack Hammer
• Hammers
• Shoring Boards & Jacks
• Pipe Clamps
• Shoring Pump
• HDPE Tubing Rolls
• Tamper
• Probe Bar
• Hole Hawg
• Maul & Other Hand Tools
• Tack Oil Sprayer with Wand
• Asphalt Chute
• Asphalt Roller
• Asphalt Rake
• Assorted Size Ladders
• Assorted Size Shovels

Work Location

Northside Operations Center - 15103 Capital Port Dr., San Antonio, TX 78249

Northeast Service Center - 18106 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247

Eastside Service Center - 3930 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220

Westside Operations Center - 2903 Hunt Lane, San Antonio, TX 78245

Steven Clouse Water Recycling Center - 3495 Valley Road, San Antonio, TX 78221

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds; pulling a maximum force of 150 pounds. If assigned to the biosolidscrew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally. If assigned to the concretecrew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally. If assigned to the asphalt crew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

AllSpecialties

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time. Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; 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.

Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.