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San Antonio Water System

*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* FOREPERSON (DCOPS) - CONSTRUCTION GROUP

San Antonio Water System, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $29.86 Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

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

Job Summary 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.

Essential Functions

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.

Decision Making

This position works under limited supervision.

This position is responsible for supervising 3 to 12 employees.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Job Dimensions

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.

List of Equipment Equipment Operation The following equipment is currently considered to be generally appropriate for this position. Additional equipment not on this list must be of similar size, weight and complexity.

Truck

Trailer

Jack Hammer

Shoring Boards & Jacks

Shoring Pump

Whacker tamp

Hole Hog

Assorted Size Ladders

Water Trench Pump

Trench Pump Hose

Hammers

Pipe Clamps

Copper Tubing Rolls

Probe Bar

Maul & Other Hand Tools

Assorted Size Shovels

Asphalt Crew Equipment

Ladder

Broom

Tack Oil Wand

Asphalt Shoot

Flat Nose Shovel

Asphalt Rake

Asphalt Roller

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

If assigned to the concretecrew,physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto40poundsfrequently and80pounds occasionally.

If assigned to the asphaltcrew,physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto50poundsfrequentlyand105poundsoccasionally.

If assigned to the combounitcrew,physicalrequirementsincludelifting/carryingupto50poundsfrequently and lifting/dragging upto170pounds occasionally.

AllSpecialties 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. 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 hours other than regular daytime schedule such as on-call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response.

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