Senior Utility Technician (DCOPS) **Eligible for Hiring/Retention Incentive**

SENIOR UTILITY TECHNICIAN

Grade: 14 - Starting Hourly Rate: $22.00. 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 Description

JOB SUMMARY

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

DECISION MAKING

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

JOB DIMENSIONS

LIST OF EQUIPMENT

This position may use various types of equipment, including but not limited to the following:

- 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

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 biosolids crew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally. If assigned to the concrete crew, 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.

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.

Work Locations:

Northeast Operations Center - 18106 Judson Road, San Antonio, TX 78247

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

East Side Operations Center - 3930 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220

West Side Operations Center - 2903 Hunt Lane, San Antonio, TX 78227

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