Utility Technician (DCOPS) *ELIGIBLE FOR HIRING/RETENTION INCENTIVE*

San Antonio Water System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water services is seeking a Utility Technician for manual and semi-skilled labor duties related to water distribution and wastewater systems. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $20, with incentives for hiring and retention. Work locations include various service centers across San Antonio.

Benefits

Full-time benefits including medical and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Hiring incentive of $1,000

Additional retention incentive of $1,000 after six months

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License.
• Must complete a six-month introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• May work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

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. The position requires a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or to obtain one within six months of employment/assignment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Utility Technician: Click here for full job description.

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

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