"CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEE ONLY" Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV

"CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEE ONLY" Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV

Salary

$48,672.00 - $83,512.00 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00266

Department

DIST & COLL OPS

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Starting Hourly Rate: $28.10. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV provides day-to-day supervision of a crew responsible for line cleaning, televising, and assessing the condition of the sanitary sewer system. The incumbent performs a variety of advanced skilled duties to include the operation and maintenance of highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment. In addition, conducts complex condition assessments of job site and initiates pipeline repair, replacement, or rehabilitation as necessary to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The incumbent provides final evaluations ensuring all findings are accurately recorded in the maintenance management system. 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 a Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV will automatically advance to Senior Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV with SAWS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by assigning and checking their work for efficiency and overall quality; Initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Evaluates and coordinates utility locations for emergency maintenance and construction personnel in order to minimize disruption in utility service to customers.
• Investigates Service Requests by responding and organizing activity during normal and crisis situations in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of work personnel.
• Interprets street guides, as-built drawings, schematics, block maps and construction plans.
• Accurately evaluates the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system and initiates repairs, replacement or rehabilitation as necessary and records findings in maintenance management system.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for the set up of work zone for traffic control and ensures a safe working environment for all employees within the work zone.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position receives limited supervision.
• This position makes critical decisions concerning the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system to prevent system overflows.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in the truck driving, construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management system software.
• Valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) calendar days.
• TCEQ Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
• Ability to operate medium to heavy equipment.
• 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

• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certificate.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Frequent contact with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies in order to coordinate utility locations, collection system repair, and continued wastewater service.
• Accurate data collection regarding sanitary sewer collection system assessment.

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 168 pounds and lifting/carrying a maximum force of 130 pounds . 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. One 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.

#LI-DNI

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

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits

01

Are you a current SAWS employee (part-time, full-time, or intern)?

• Part-time Employee
• Full-Time Employee
• Intern Employee
• Not Applicable

02

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 Associates Degree or equivalent amount of credits (60 credits or more)
• I have a Bachelors Degree
• I have a Masters Degree or higher level of education

03

If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.

04

How many years of experience do you have in truck driving, construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

05

In detail, describe your experience in the truck driving, construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment as outline in your application/and or resume

06

In detail, describe and list your experience operating medium to heavy equipment as outline in your application/and or resume

07

Do you have a TCEQ Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator license, or the ability obtain the license within twenty-four (24) months of hire?

• No, I dont have a the indicated water license
• Yes, I have the indicated water license
• No, I dont have the indicated water license, but I understand I must obtain the water license within the indicated time.

08

Please describe your experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management system software. If no experience, enter N/A. (See resume not acceptable).

09

Do you have a valid Texas drivers license? If so, what type of drivers license do you have?

• Class C
• 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 drivers license.
• I have a valid drivers license from another state.

Required Question

Employer San Antonio Water System

Address 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N.

San Antonio, Texas, 78212

Website https://www.saws.org/career-opportunities/