*Current SAWS Employees Only* - DCOPS Foreperson

• Current SAWS Employees Only* - DCOPS Foreperson

Salary

$62,109.00 - $106,538.00 Annually

Location

San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00287

Department

DIST & COLL OPS

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $33.00 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 Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Foreperson - DCOPS 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 collection systems; leak detection surveys and coordinates related activities. This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as a Foreperson-DCOPS will automatically advance to Senior Foreperson upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by checking their work for efficiency and quality. Initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Supervises employees in any of the following areas: repair, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; performance of leak detection surveys and coordination of related activities; analysis of the wastewater collection system and collection of data.
• Operates a variety of complex electronic equipment associated with specific assignments such as but not limited to pipe tracing equipment and leak detection correlators.
• Secures and accounts for materials, stock, tools and heavy equipment.
• Interprets blueprints, construction plans, as-built drawings and reads and interprets block maps, 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.
• Performs various utility calculations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 and/or construction of water and/or wastewater facilities.
• TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License and Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
• Valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Driver's License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.
• 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

• 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
• Water Trench Pump
• Trailer
• Trench Pump Hose
• Jack Hammer
• Hammers
• Shoring Boards & Jacks
• Pipe Clamps
• Shoring Pump
• Copper Tubing Rolls
• Whacker tamp
• Probe Bar
• Hole Hog
• Maul & Other Hand Tools
• Assorted Size Ladders
• Assorted Size Shovels

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90pounds occasionally; assisting in the pushing of objects weighing up to 105 pounds; assisting in the pulling of objects weighing up to 105 pounds. 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.

#LI-DNI

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

Are you a current SAWS employee (part-time, full-time, or intern)?

• Part-time Employee
• Full-Time Employee
• Intern Employee
• Not Applicable

02

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

03

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

04

How many years of experience do you have in operation, maintenance and/or construction of water or wastewater facilities?

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

05

In detail, please describe your directly-related experience in operation, maintenance and/or construction of water and/or wastewater facilities as outlined in your application or resume. If no experience, enter N/A.

06

How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory/lead role?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• Between 2 and 4 years of experience
• More than 4 years of experience

07

Please describe your supervisory/lead role experience, including key responsibilities and team size, as outlined in your application and/or resume. If no experience, enter N/A.

08

Describe your proficiency in the use and application of the following computer software packages which include: word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management systems. If no experience, enter N/A.

09

Please select the certification(s) you currently possess.

• No, I dont have the qualification/certification indicated
• Confined Space Awareness
• Excavation Safety
• Work Zone Traffic Control

10

List any additional license(s) and certifications you have obtained, especially any from TCEQ or similar state environmental agencies. If none, enter N/A.

11

Do you have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License and Class "III " Wastewater Collection Operator License?

• Yes, I have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License.
• No, I do not have a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License. I understand I must obtain it within 24 months of hire.
• Yes, I have a TCEQ Class "III Wastewater Collection Operator License.
• No, I do not have a TCEQ Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License. I understand I must obtain it within 24 months of hire.
• I have both a TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution Operator License and TCEQ Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License.

12

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 - A
• 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/