*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Senior Chlorination Technician (DCOPS) - Eastside

Job Description:

*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Senior Chlorination Technician (DCOPS) - Eastside

Description

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

• Supervisory experience.

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.
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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: 11/1/2026 11:59 AM Central

Salary:

$48,672.00 - $83,512.00 Annually