$79,373–$142,085 Per Year
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- CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Superintendent - Meter Services
Salary
$79,373.00 - $142,085.00 Annually
Location
San Antonio, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00122
Department
Customer Service
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Grade 21 - Starting annual salary: $79,373.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOBSUMMARY
The Superintendent - Meter Services performs work in the field and is responsible for overseeing meter maintenance and customer service-related field work. The Superintendent - Meter Services is responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources associated with meter services in accordance with all safety guidelines.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
- Supervises, selects, develops, trains, evaluates, and makes recommendations for corrective action up to and including termination.
- Supervises and assigns meter installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources.
- Plans, monitors, reviews, and reports field activities for operation and maintenance of the system.
- Analyzes meter data to identify issues such as faults, tampering, or inaccuracies, and implement corrective measures to resolve them.
- Develops, evaluates, and implements plans during normal and crisis situations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory statutes.
- Reads, reviews, and recommends changes to construction plans, blueprints, block maps, schematics,
and as-built drawings.
- Conducts safety training and mentors employees on safety and risk management.
- Responsible for overseeing the procurement and inventory of metering equipment and parts.
- Develops standard operating procedures that optimize facility performance.
- Performs various utility calculations and conducts advanced level process control analysis.
- Supports and implements various special projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
- The Superintendent works under limited supervision.
- Directly supervises assigned staff.
MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree in Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Five years' progressive experience in meter services, construction, water, wastewater, including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.
- Class "C" Distribution or Groundwater Texas Water Operator License.
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Skill in utilizing a personal computer and proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and computerized maintenance management system software.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SAWS internal and external customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. This position is subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, and kneeling to perform essential functions. Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Field environment has 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.
May be required to work other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
#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, at minimum, have an Associates Degree or higher level of education in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, plus a minimum of five (5) years experience in meter services, construction, water, or wastewater?
02
If you answered "No" to the question above, do you have a High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of nine (9) years experience in meter services, construction, water, or wastewater?
03
In detail, please explain your experience with meters, construction, water, or wastewater. If none, enter N/A.
04
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory/lead role?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- Between 2 and 4 years of experience
- More than 4 years of experience
05
In detail, please describe your previous supervisory/lead experience. Please include your job title, name of previous employer, the total number of employees under your direct supervision, and the type of work you were supervising (example - construction, maintenance, fleet, warehouse, food service, etc.). If no experience, enter N/A.
06
How many years experience do you have working with AMI meters/infrastructure?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- Between 1 and 5 years of experience
- 5 years or more of experience
07
Please describe why you believe you are the most qualified applicant for the Superintendent position. Include specific examples of your leadership experience, accomplishments, and the value you would bring to the organization. If none, enter N/A.
08
If selected, in detail, please describe what you will do to motivate your team, strengthen a collaborative and team environment, and ensure frontline staff is connected to larger departmental goals all while achieving assigned objectives. If none, enter N/A.
09
In your opinion, what qualities and leadership characteristics distinguish a Superintendent who consistently exceeds expectations? Please highlight the specific qualities that you exhibit and briefly describe how those qualities contribute to team success, operational excellence, and overall organizational performance. If none, enter N/A.
10
- 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.
11
- Are you a current SAWS employee (part-time, full-time, intern, temporary, or contract)?
- Yes
- No
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/