"CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY " Manager - Distribution & Collection Operations

"CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY " Manager - Distribution & Collection Operations

Salary

$89,669.00 - $160,514.00 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00195

Department

DIST & COLL OPS

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Grade 22 - Starting annual salary: $89,669.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager - Distribution & Collection Operations is responsible for supervising construction and maintaining the integrity of the water distribution, water production, wastewater collection systems, and recycle pump stations. Responsible for extensive collaboration within and outside the organization in conflict resolution and ongoing development of construction standards, specifications and emergency and preventive maintenance practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, selects, develops, trains and evaluates personnel.
• Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources for the assigned area.
• Provides technical and functional guidance to various departments, divisions, governmental agencies, vendors, and manufacturer representatives concerning materials, supplies, equipment, water and wastewater system design, maintenance and repair.
• Applies water and wastewater principles, practices, theories, laws, procedures and terminology.
• Develops, organizes, and implements complex technical and operational plans.
• Develops measures to analyze and improve division's overall efficiency.
• Recommends and implements division policies and procedures.
• Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork.
• Trains and mentors other employees.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position receives general direction.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Science, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
• TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License within 24 months of hire.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.

OR

• High school diploma or G.E.D. plus eight (8) years' increasingly responsible experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems, construction, maintenance, and repair.
• TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License within 24 months of hire.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Five (5) years' increasingly responsible experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems, construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Two (2) years experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
• TCEQ Class "B" Water Distribution Operator License and Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Knowledge of water and wastewater principles, practices, theories, laws, procedures and terminology.
• Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, computerized maintenance management system, and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional field visits. Field environment working conditions include 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. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work hours other than the 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

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Science, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus five (5) years' increasingly responsible experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems, construction, maintenance, and repair?

• Yes, I have a minimum of a Bachelors degree plus five (5) years of required experience.
• No, I do not have a minimum of a Bachelors degree plus five (5) years of required experience.

02

If you answered "No" to question #1 above, do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus eight (8) years' increasingly responsible experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems, construction, maintenance, and repair?

• Yes, I have a high school diploma or G.E.D. plus eight (8) years of required experience.
• No, I do not have a high school diploma or G.E.D. plus eight (8) years of required experience.
• Not applicable, I answered question #1 above.

03

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

04

How many years of experience do you have supervising personnel?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years or more of experience

05

Please describe your supervisory experience. Include the number of years you have supervised, the largest number of staff you have supervised, and the names of employers where you have performed these duties. Your management and/or supervisory experience should be outlined in your application and/or 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 dont have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License, but I understand I will need to obtain within 24 months
• I have a water operator license higher than a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License.

07

Please list all TCEQ Water Operator licenses you possess. If none, please indicate N/A.

08

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS (FIELD)-Please select the qualification(s)/certification(s) you currently possess.

• Competent Person Excavation Safety Training
• Confined Space Training 8H
• Excavation Safety
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• No, I dont have the qualification/certificaiton indicated

09

• 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.

10

• Are you a current SAWS employee (part-time, full-time, or intern)?
• Part-time Employee
• Full-Time Employee
• Intern Employee
• Not Applicable

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/