- CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Senior Chlorination Technician (DCOPS) - Eastside
Salary
$48,672.00 - $83,512.00 Annually
Location
East Side Operations Center: 3930 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00291
Department
DIST & COLL OPS
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/1/2026 11:59 AM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Grade 17 - Starting hourly rate: $23.40. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Must possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Chlorination Technician is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of procedures for the proper flushing and sampling of the systems water facilities. Maintains compliance with all applicable governmental regulations regarding water quality. Is responsible for the proper management of all chlorination equipment and materials to ensure a proper and safe working environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develops, implements, and executes procedures for proper water flushing and sampling in accordance with appropriate governmental regulations.
- Complies, reviews, and analyzes testing and sampling results and develops proper reports as it pertains water quality.
- Analyzes, reviews, and interprets construction plans, as-built for proper execution of planned activities.
- Prioritizes, assigns, and checks all work tasks for the chlorination teams to ensure established goals are met.
- Ensures that the applicable principles, practices, and specifications of chlorination, water chemistry, and water sampling procedures are followed.
- Supervises, selects, trains, and develops staff.
- Manages the safety and maintenance of all chlorination equipment in order to promote a safe working environment.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
- Supports various program initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
- The Senior Chlorination Technician receives general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four years' experience in operating chlorination equipment, including two years of water sampling experience.
- Pass a physical examination for Chemical Hazardous Material Responses and Respiratory Protection.
- TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution or Class "C" Groundwater Operator License.
- Valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Driver's License with hazardous material endorsement or obtain the endorsement within 90 days.
- Work Zone Traffic Control, Competent Person Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Certifications or obtain within 12 months.
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and pulling a maximum force of 150 pounds. 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. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.
Will be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.
#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 or higher
03
If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.
04
How many years of experience do you have in operating chlorination equipment?
- No experience
- Less than 4 years of experience
- More than 4 years of experience
05
Tell us about the directly related experience that you have operating chlorination equipment and where you gained that experience? If no experience, enter N/A.
06
How many years of experience do you have in water sampling?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- More than 2 years of experience
07
Tell us about the directly related experience that you have in water sampling and where you gained that experience? If no experience, enter N/A.
08
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
09
Please select the water license you currently possess.
- No, I dont have the indicated water license
- Class A TX Water Operator License
- Class B TX Ground Water Treatment Operator License
- Class B TX Water Distribution Operator License
- Class C TX Ground Water Treatment Operator License
- Class C TX Water Distribution Operator License
10
Do you have a valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Drivers License with Hazardous Material Endorsement?
- Yes, I currently possess a valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Drivers License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
- Yes, I currently possess a valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Drivers License, but I do not currently possess the Hazardous Materials Endorsement and can obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Yes, I currently possess a valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Drivers License, but I do not currently possess the Hazardous Materials Endorsement and cannot obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- No, I do not currently posses a valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Drivers License.
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/