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

Job Description

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.

Essential Functions:

• Performs manual labor work to include installation of pipes and fittings for the repair, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Assigned to operate dump trucks and crew trucks.
• Operates front-end loaders, skid loaders and any other equipment assigned of similar size and complexity.
• Excavates and backfills trenches in order to complete repairs.
• Transports equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites, in compliance with Texas Department of Public Safety Rules.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Stocks vehicle with necessary equipment and material.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains facilities, tools and equipment.
• Observes and promotes all established safety procedures.
• Interprets maps.
• Affixes work zone barricades and signs for traffic control.
• Responsible for inventorying tools, equipment and materials.
• Provides training on the proper usage of tools and equipment.
• Adheres to any and all workplace safety rules and standards.
• Willing to report unsafe working conditions and stop work if needed to prevent accidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

This position receives immediate supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Knowledge

• 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.

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.
• All Specialties 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.

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
• 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

Benefits

• 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