Current SAWS Employees Only - DCOPS Foreperson

San Antonio Water System • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foreperson – DCOPS reports to a Superintendent and supervises a crew performing analysis, repair, construction, and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as well as leak detection surveys and related activities. The role works under limited supervision and supervises 3 to 12 employees. The position has an automatic progression plan: after five years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS, the employee advances to Senior Foreperson.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in operation, maintenance, and/or construction of water and/or wastewater facilities.
• Obtain a TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class “III” Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
• Valid Class “CDL-A” Texas Driver’s License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.
• Pass position-specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain good attendance, and work all designated schedules.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Proficiency using materials, tools, utility calculations, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection systems.
• Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computerized maintenance management software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate crew members, checking their work for efficiency and quality and initiating corrective action as needed.
• Supervise repair, construction, and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; leak detection surveys and related activities; and wastewater collection system analysis and data collection.
• Operate complex electronic equipment associated with assignments, including pipe-tracing equipment and leak-detection correlators.
• Secure and account for materials, stock, tools, and heavy equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, construction plans, as-built drawings, block maps, operations and maintenance manuals, and maintenance reports.
• Oversee and perform complex repairs of mechanical equipment and piping systems, and in-house construction projects, including equipment demolition and installation.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform utility calculations and other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED