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Job Description
Grade 17 - Starting Hourly Rate: $28.10 Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as a Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV will automatically advance to Senior Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV with SAWS.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Heavy Equipment Operator-LC/TV provides day-to-day supervision of a crew responsible for line cleaning, televising, and assessing the condition of the sanitary sewer system. The incumbent performs a variety of advanced skilled duties to include the operation and maintenance of highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment. In addition, conducts complex condition assessments of job site and initiates pipeline repair, replacement, or rehabilitation as necessary to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The incumbent provides final evaluations ensuring all findings are accurately recorded in the maintenance management system. This position must promote safety awareness at all times in accordance with SAWS safety guidelines and policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by assigning and checking their work for efficiency and overall quality; Initiates corrective action as necessary.
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Evaluates and coordinates utility locations for emergency maintenance and construction personnel in order to minimize disruption in utility service to customers.
- Investigates Service Requests by responding and organizing activity during normal and crisis situations in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of work personnel.
- Interprets street guides, as-built drawings, schematics, block maps and construction plans.
- Accurately evaluates the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system and initiates repairs, replacement or rehabilitation as necessary and records findings in maintenance management system.
- Operates and maintains highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment (e.g. combination pressure cleaner/vacuum truck (combo), pressure cleaning vehicle, mechanical rodding vehicle, tanker style vacuum vehicle (honey wagon), bucketing truck, collection system televising van) to clean and evaluate the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system.
- Operates other medium to heavy equipment as needed (e.g. bypass pumping equipment).
- Applies principles of confined space, high pressure, electrical safety and other hazards associated with generally accepted collection system maintenance standards.
- Responsible for the set up of work zone for traffic control and ensures a safe working environment for all employees within the work zone.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- This position receives limited supervision.
- This position makes critical decisions concerning the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system to prevent system overflows.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three years’ experience in the truck driving, construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management system software.
- Valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) calendar days.
- TCEQ Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
- Ability to operate medium to heavy equipment.
- Pass position specific physical testing.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certificate.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Frequent contact with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies in order to coordinate utility locations, collection system repair, and continued wastewater service.
- Accurate data collection regarding sanitary sewer collection system assessment.
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.
- Electronic locating devices
- Pipe rehabilitation equipment
- Sewer cleaning nozzles
- Hand/power tools
- Mechanical rodding implements
- Assorted size shovels and long handled tools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and lifting/dragging up to 170 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. Requires visual acuity and speech and hearing.
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, to include snakes and insects. This position operates a company vehicle on a daily basis to comply with current SAWS’ Driving policy as amended. One 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.
Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.
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
Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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