Wastewater Technician (Range I-III)

Wastewater Technician (Range I-III)

Salary

$41,496.00 - $63,773.00 Annually

Location

Steve M. Clouse Water Recycling Center: 3495 Valley Rd., San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00223

Department

TREATMENT OPS

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Wastewater Technician I - Grade 14 - Starting Hourly rate: $22.00.

Wastewater Technician II - Grade 16 - Starting Hourly rate: $24.00.

Wastewater Technician III - Grade 17 - Starting Hourly rate: $27.00.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Wastewater Technician I position is a progressive experience position responsible for monitoring equipment, operating equipment, recording data, collecting samples, and system process control, in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

The Wastewater Technician II position has intermediate level responsibilities for monitoring equipment, operating equipment, recording data, collecting samples, and system process control in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

The Wastewater Technician III is an intermediate to advanced level position responsible for monitoring equipment, operating equipment, recording data, collecting samples, and system process control in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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DECISION MAKING

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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JOB DIMENSIONS

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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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 or higher level of education

02

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

03

Based on your experience, what Wastewater Technician level are you applying for?

• Wastewater Technician I
• Wastewater Technician II
• Wastewater Technician III

04

How many years of experience do you have in wastewater?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience
• Between 2 and 3 years of experience
• Between 3 and 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

05

In detail, please describe your experience as a Wastewater Technician. If no experience, indicate N/A.

06

Please select the water license you currently possess.

• No, I dont have the indicated water license
• No, I dont have the indicated water license, but I understand I must obtain within the indicated time
• Class A TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Class B TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Class C TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Class D TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License

07

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
• Class CDL A - Combination N and X
• 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/