Fleet Maintenance Technician

Fleet Maintenance Technician

Salary

$21.90 - $35.93 Hourly

Location

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

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00277

Department

Operations Support

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Grade 16 - Starting Hourly Rate: $21.90. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing, maintenance and repairs of all light equipment, trucks, sewer cleaning trucks, dump trucks, automotive and heavy equipment on all types, makes and models.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs trouble shooting, diagnostics, maintenance, minor and major repairs on all types, makes, models of vehicles, trucks and equipment, gas, diesel, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, vacuum systems and water pumps small and large.
• Reads technical books and manuals, wiring and hydraulic schematics in the repairs of all types of equipment.
• Documents all maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with SAWS safety standards policies to ensure safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years experience in maintaining and repairing gas/diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, automotive, truck, sewer truck vacuum systems and water pump small and large for pressure trucks.
• Valid Class CDL-A Texas Drivers License (or obtained within 6 months of hire date).
• Must be a Certified Texas Department of Public Safety Vehicle Inspector (or obtained within 6 months of hire date).
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Automotive Service Excellence Certifications.
• Earned certification of completion in automotive technology or related field.
• Forklift certification.
• Computer skills.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Regular contact with internal and external customers.
• Works at any of SAWS maintenance facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds. Subject to pushing, pulling, carrying, balancing, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, sustained bending, crawling, squatting, and kneeling for long periods of time to perform job scope. Working conditions are in a shop environment and outside elements such as weather conditions exposure to rain, extreme heat, hot fluids, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, fuel/exhaust fumes, snakes, poisonous insects, traffic, rugged terrain and construction sites.

May be required to work hours other than regular daytime hours such as rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays and on-call.

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

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• 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
• I have a Juris Doctorate

02

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

03

How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and repairing gas/diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, automotive, truck, sewer truck vacuum systems, and water pump small and large for pressure trucks?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

04

Describe your experience in maintaining and repairing gas/diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, automotive, truck, sewer truck vacuum systems, and water pump small and large for pressure trucks. If no experience, enter N/A.

05

Are you a Certified Texas Department of Public Safety Vehicle Inspector?

• Yes
• No, but I understand I must obtain within 6 months of hire date

06

Select the certifications you currently possess.

• Automotive Service Excellence
• Automotive Technology
• Forklift Certification
• I do not have any of the certifications listed above.

07

Please list any additional certifications that you currently hold? If none, enter N/A.

08

Tell us about your experience performing light-duty diesel repair and maintenance, including the number of years of experience you have performing these duties. If no experience, enter N/A.

09

Tell us about your experience performing medium-duty diesel repair and maintenance, including the number of years of experience you have performing these duties. If no experience, enter N/A.

10

Tell us about your experience performing automotive / light duty repair and maintenance, including the number of years of experience you have performing these duties. If no experience, enter N/A.

11

• 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 - B w/Tanker
• Class CDL - B w/Tanker Hazardous Material
• Class CDL - A
• Class CDL A - w/Tanker
• Class CDL A - w/Tanker Hazardous Material
• 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/