San Antonio Water System
Equipment Operator-LC/TV - **ELIGIBLE FOR HIRING/RETENTION INCENTIVE** Job at Sa
San Antonio Water System, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78212
Salary : $50,960.00 - $71,739.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00052
Department: Distribution & Collection Operations
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50. 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
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Equipment Operator-LC/TV performs a variety of intermediate skilled duties including the operation of highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment used to evaluate the sanitary sewer collection system. The Equipment Operator-LC/TV assists in providing basic to complex assessments of the condition of the sewer collection system and initiates repair, replacement, or rehabilitation to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. This position must promote safety awareness at all times in accordance with SAWS safety guidelines and policies. This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as an Equipment Operator-LC/TV will automatically advance to Senior Equipment Operator-LC/TV upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as an Equipment Operator-LC/TV with SAWS.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DECISION MAKING
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JOB DIMENSIONS
List of Equipment: Equipment Operation
The following equipment is currently considered to be generally appropriate for this position. Additional equipment not on this list must be of similar size, weight and complexity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and lifting/dragging up to 170 pounds occasionally. 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. Requires visual acuity and 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, to include snakes and insects. This position operates a company vehicle on a daily basis to comply with current SAWS' Driving policy as amended. 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.
Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:
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*Which best describes your highest level of education?
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*If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.
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Equipment Operator LC/TV: How many months of experience do you have in the construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment?
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Equipment Operator LC/TV: Describe your use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in a construction environment. If no experience, enter N/A.
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*Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
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*Employee Referral: Were you referred for employment by a current SAWS employee? Specifically for the following positions: Distribution & Collection Operations - Meter Technician, Sr. Meter Technician, Utility Technician, Senior Utility Technician, and Equipment Operator, and Customer Service - Meter Technician and Senior Meter Technician, and Production & Treatment Operations - Apprentice Electrician, Journey Level Electrician, and Master Electrician.
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*Employee Referral: If you answered "Yes to the question above, please provide the employee's full name, job title, and telephone number to allow the Human Resources department to verify the referral. Please enter the information for only one SAWS employee. If you were not referred, please enter N/A.
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Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00052
Department: Distribution & Collection Operations
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50. 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
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Equipment Operator-LC/TV performs a variety of intermediate skilled duties including the operation of highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment used to evaluate the sanitary sewer collection system. The Equipment Operator-LC/TV assists in providing basic to complex assessments of the condition of the sewer collection system and initiates repair, replacement, or rehabilitation to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. This position must promote safety awareness at all times in accordance with SAWS safety guidelines and policies. This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as an Equipment Operator-LC/TV will automatically advance to Senior Equipment Operator-LC/TV upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as an Equipment Operator-LC/TV with SAWS.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Stocks vehicle with necessary equipment and material.
- Cleans, organizes and maintains facilities, tools and equipment.
- Assists with the set up of work zone for traffic control and promotes and practices a safe working environment.
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Interprets street guides, as-built drawings, schematics, block maps and construction plans.
- Assists in providing basic to complex condition assessments of the sewer collection system.
- Initiates pipeline repairs, replacements, or rehabilitation, as necessary.
- May use computers to record data in computerized maintenance management system software.
- Frequently operates and maintains highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment (e.g. combination pressure cleaner/vacuum truck (combo), pressure cleaning vehicle, mechanical rodding vehicle, tanker style vacuum vehicle (honey wagon), bucketing truck, collection system televising van) to clean and evaluate the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system.
- Frequently operates other medium to heavy equipment as needed (e.g. bypass pumping equipment).
- Applies principles of confined space, high pressure, electrical safety and other hazards associated with generally accepted collection system maintenance standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
- This position works under general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Eighteen months' experience in the truck driving, construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment.
- Proficient in the use of materials, tools and equipment commonly used in a construction environment.
- Valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain the Tanker endorsement within thirty (30) calendar days.
- Basic PC skills.
- Pass position specific physical testing.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management system software.
- Class "I" Texas Wastewater Collection System Operator License or Class "C" Distribution Texas Water Operator License or Class "C" Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or higher level license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Frequent contact with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies.
List of Equipment: Equipment Operation
The following equipment is currently considered to be generally appropriate for this position. Additional equipment not on this list must be of similar size, weight and complexity.
- Electronic locating devices
- Pipe rehabilitation equipment
- Sewer cleaning nozzles
- Hand/power tools
- Mechanical rodding implements
- Assorted size shovels and long handled tools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and lifting/dragging up to 170 pounds occasionally. 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. Requires visual acuity and 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, to include snakes and insects. This position operates a company vehicle on a daily basis to comply with current SAWS' Driving policy as amended. 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.
Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:
- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
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*Which best describes your highest level of education?
- I do NOT have a High School Diploma/GED
- I have a High School Diploma or GED
- I have some college hours (less than 60 credits)
- I have an Associate's Degree or equivalent amount of credits (60 credits or more)
- I have a Bachelor's Degree
- I have a Master's Degree
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*If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.
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Equipment Operator LC/TV: How many months of experience do you have in the construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment?
- No Experience
- Less than 18 months of experience
- At least 18 months of experience
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Equipment Operator LC/TV: Describe your use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in a construction environment. If no experience, enter N/A.
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*Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
- Class C
- Class CDL - B
- Class CDL - B w/Tanker
- Class CDL - B w/Tanker Hazardous Material
- Class CDL - A
- Class CDL A - w/Tanker
- Class CDL A - w/Tanker Hazardous Material
- Class CDL A - Combination N and X
- I do not have a valid driver's license.
- I have a valid driver's license from another state.
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*Employee Referral: Were you referred for employment by a current SAWS employee? Specifically for the following positions: Distribution & Collection Operations - Meter Technician, Sr. Meter Technician, Utility Technician, Senior Utility Technician, and Equipment Operator, and Customer Service - Meter Technician and Senior Meter Technician, and Production & Treatment Operations - Apprentice Electrician, Journey Level Electrician, and Master Electrician.
- Yes
- No
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*Employee Referral: If you answered "Yes to the question above, please provide the employee's full name, job title, and telephone number to allow the Human Resources department to verify the referral. Please enter the information for only one SAWS employee. If you were not referred, please enter N/A.
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