Backflow Prevention Inspector

Backflow Prevention Inspector

Salary

$48,672.00 - $83,512.00 Annually

Location

Headquarters: 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 N., San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00205

Department

WATER RESOURCES-GOV RELATIONS

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Grade 17: Starting Hourly Rate: $23.40. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Backflow Prevention Inspector is responsible for protecting the potable and non-potable water supply and on-site plumbing of customers by inspecting the installation of backflow assemblies, performing cross connection control testing, conducting water use surveys, and dye testing operations. Maintains compliance with the National Plumbing Code, Texas Administrative Code and the American Water Works Association rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Investigates customer water usage and performs water use surveys, cross connection testing, and dye testing operations to validate the requirement for backflow prevention assemblies and cross connection controls.
• Inspects backflow assembly installation ensuring it meets applicable plumbing codes and rules.
• Monitors and investigates the maintenance and replacement requirements of backflow prevention assemblies through customer service visits and annual inspections.
• Conducts meetings and site surveys with contractors, consultants, developers, owners, and staff to resolve potential cross-connection issues.
• Creates and maintains customer information files including equipment and inspection data.
• Reads, reviews, and interprets construction plans, blueprints, as-built drawings, and block maps.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Backflow Inspector works under general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Four years' progressive experience in a water utility or related agency in any of the following or closely related areas:

• Operating or maintaining a public drinking water system.

• Installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment.

• Installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems.

• Installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler systems and lines.

• TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) License and a TCEQ Customer Service Inspector (CSI) License or must obtain within 12 months of hire.

• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.

• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, engineering consultants, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of word processing, office suite software, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

PHYSICALDEMANDSANDWORKINGCONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. 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 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, snakes and poisonous insects. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule.

#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

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

02

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

03

Do you have 4 years progressive experience in a water utility or related agency in any of the following or closely related areas: 1) Operating or maintaining a public drinking water system; 2) Installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment; 3) Installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems; and/or 4) Installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler system and lines?

• Yes
• No

04

Identify which of the following you have experience with (Check all that apply).

• Operating or maintaining a public drinking water system
• Installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment
• Installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems
• Installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler systems and lines
• No experience in any of the areas.

05

Please describe your work experience in each category selected in question 4, including the number of years you have worked in each? If you have no experience, please indicate N/A.

06

Describe your experience creating and updating equipment and inspection data using online information systems. If no experience, enter N/A.

07

What is your experience in water utility infrastructure, especially as it relates to backflow prevention assemblies? If no experience, enter N/A.

08

Have you worked with consultants, contractors, and customers in water utility infrastructure or similar projects? If so, please describe. If no experience, enter N/A.

09

Do you currently have a TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) License and a TCEQ Customer Service Inspector (CSI) License?

• Yes, I have a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) License
• Yes, I have a Customer Service Inspector (CSI) License
• Yes, I have a TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) License and TCEQ Customer Service Inspector (CSI) License.
• No, I do not have either of the licenses, but I understand that I must obtain the two licenses within 12 months of hire.

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.

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/