Foreperson D&C: Line Cleaning & Televising, North Side Operations Center, and Northeast Operations

Grade 19 - Starting hour rate: $29.2658. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Candidates will be selected to fill Foreperson positions at the following two centers:

Northside Operations Center located at 15103 Capital Port Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78249

Northeast Operations Center located at 18106 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78247

Job Description

JOBSUMMARY

The Foreperson reports to a Superintendent and is responsible for supervising a crew that performs any of the following functions: analysis, repair, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater treatment facilities; leak detection surveys and coordinates related activities; maintenance on water storage tanks and pump stations, and chemical feed systems.

This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as a Foreperson will automatically advance to Senior Foreperson upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Trains,mentors,supervises,andevaluatescrewmembersbycheckingtheirworkfor efficiencyandquality. Initiatescorrectiveactionasnecessary.
• Supervisesemployeesinanyofthefollowingareas:repair,constructionandmaintenanceofwater distributionand wastewater collection systems;performanceof leakdetection surveysand coordinationofrelatedactivities;analysisof thewastewatercollectionsystemandcollectionof data.
• Operatesa varietyofcomplexelectronicequipmentassociatedwithspecificassignmentssuchaspipe tracingequipment, leakdetectioncorrelators and ClosedCircuitTV equipment.
• Securesandaccounts formaterials, stock,tools andheavyequipment.
• Interpretsblueprints,constructionplans,as-builtdrawingsandreadsandinterpretsblockmaps,operations and maintenance manuals and maintenance reports.
• May oversee and perform complex repairs of mechanical equipment and piping systems and in-house construction projects, including equipment demolition and installation.
• Responsible for adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Performsvariousutilitycalculations.
• Performsother dutiesasassigned.

DECISIONMAKING

• This position works under limited supervision.
• This position is responsible for supervising 3 to 12 employees.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
• Depending on area of assignment:TCEQ Class "II" Wastewater Collection license, TCEQ Class "C" Groundwater Operator license, TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Operator license, or obtain within twelve months of appointment. *
• Valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Driver's License depending on area of assignment, otherwise a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.
• Perform position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
• Concreteandasphaltcrewdonotneedtomeetthisrequirement.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Experienceinwater distributionandwastewatercollectionsystems.

JOBDIMENSIONS

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Proficient in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Proficient in the use and application of computer software packages which include: word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management systems.

LISTOFEQUIPMENT

Equipment Operation

Thefollowingequipmentiscurrentlyconsideredtobegenerallyappropriateforthisposition. Additional equipment notonthis listmustbeof similar size,weightandcomplexity.

• Truck· WaterTrenchPump· Trailer· TrenchPumpHose· JackHammer· Hammers· ShoringBoards&Jacks· PipeClamps· ShoringPump· CopperTubingRolls· Whackertamp· ProbeBar· Hole Hog· Maul &OtherHandTools· Assorted SizeLadders· Assorted SizeShovels

If assigned totheAsphalt Crew:

• Ladder· Broom· TackOil Wand· Asphalt Shoot· FlatNoseShovel· Asphalt Rake· Asphalt Roller

PHYSICALDEMANDSANDWORKINGCONDITIONS

Physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto90poundsoccasionally;assistinginthepushingofobjectsweighingupto105pounds;assistingin thepulling ofobjects weighingupto 105pounds. Requiredtoworkhoursotherthanregularschedulesuchasdays,nights,weekends,holidays,on-call androtatingshifts.

Ifassignedtotheconcretecrew,physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto40poundsfrequently and80pounds occasionally.

Ifassignedtotheasphaltcrew,physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto50poundsfrequentlyand

105poundsoccasionally.

Ifassignedtothecombounitcrew,physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto50poundsfrequently and lifting/dragging upto170pounds occasionally.

AllSpecialties

Subjecttostanding,sitting,walking,climbing,bending,crawling,squatting,kneelingandworkingincramped andstrained positionsforlongperiodsoftimetoperformjobscope.

Workingconditionsareprimarilyoutside withfrequentexposuretoinclementweather;wastewater; mechanical, electrical,chemical andconfined spacehazards;offensivefumes;excessivenoise;heavytraffic; deepexcavations;andanimals,snakesandpoisonousinsects.Mayberequiredtocomplywithrequirements asspecifiedin applicableregulationsforpersonalprotectiveequipment,includingclearanceforuseof respiratoryprotectionandotherassociatedequipment. Operates acompanyvehicleonadailybasis.

May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as on-call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response.