*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* FOREPERSON (DCOPS) PIPELINE SUPPORT

• CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* FOREPERSON (DCOPS) PIPELINE SUPPORT

Salary

$62,109.00 - $106,538.00 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00241

Department

DIST & COLL OPS

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $33.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Foreperson - Pipeline Support reports to a Superintendent and is responsible for supervising a crew that performs any of the following functions: utility locates, leak response, hydrant maintenance, and dead-end main flushing. The Foreperson-Pipeline Support coordinates service requests and work orders and assists in the monitoring of performance metrics. This position also develops and maintains customized and periodic reports to assist the Superintendent in the evaluation of operational effectiveness, resource allocation, and service quality. This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as a Foreperson-Pipeline Support will automatically advance to Senior Foreperson-Pipeline Support upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by checking their work for efficiency and quality; Initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Supervises employees in any of the following functions: Utility locates, leak response, hydrant maintenance and dead -end main flushing.
• Develops and maintains customized and periodic reports to assist the Superintendent in the evaluation of operational effectiveness, resource allocation, and service quality.
• Coordinates and ensures timely execution of service requests and work orders related to assigned operational areas.
• Interprets blueprints, construction plans, as-built drawings and reads and interprets block maps, operations and maintenance manuals and maintenance reports.
• Operates a variety of complex equipment associated with specific assignments such as pipe tracing equipment, ground penetrating radar, and leak detection tools.
• Adheres to and promotes safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under limited supervision.
• Supervises assigned crew.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
• TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License within 24 months of hire.
• Valid Class "C" 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 a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Proficient in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Proficient in the use and application of computer software packages which include word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain contactwithinternalandexternalcustomers,contractorsandgovernmentalagencies.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT

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.

• Truck
• WaterSump Pump
• Trailer
• Pump Hose
• Chipping Hammer
• Hammers
• Power Tools
• Metal Detector
• Line Tracer Equipment
• ProbeBar
• GPR Equipment
• Maul & Other Hand Tools
• DR 900
• Assorted SizeShovels
• Assorted Size Ladders

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90pounds occasionally; assisting in the pushing of objects weighing up to 105 pounds; assisting in the pulling of objects weighing up to 105 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.

Working conditions consist of inside and outside with potential 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 schedules such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response.

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 operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• At least 2 years of experience but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05

In detail, describe your experience in operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities as identified in your application under "Work Experience" and /or in your resume. If no experience, enter N/A.

06

Do you have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License?

• Yes, I have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License.
• No, I do not have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License License, but I understand I will need to obtain within 24 months of hire

07

Please list all water and/or wastewater licenses you possess. If none, please indicate N/A.

08

Select the qualifications/certifications you currently possess.

• No, I dont have qualification/certification indicated.
• Excavation Safety
• Confined Space Awareness
• Work Zone Traffic Control

09

This position requires coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including compliance staff, customers, contractors, and utility crews. Provide an example of a situation where you had to resolve a scheduling conflict, operational challenge, or customer concern while still meeting project deadlines. What was the outcome?

10

Describe your experience planning and directing field crews performing utility locating, potholing, excavation, or similar underground utility work. How did you ensure work was completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations? If no experience, enter N/A.

11

The Lead and Copper program requires accurate service line identification and documentation. Describe a time when you were responsible for maintaining quality control and ensuring accurate field data collection. What processes did you use to verify information and minimize errors? If no experience, enter N/A.

12

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

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - A
• 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/