Foreperson - Leak Detection (Water Resources)

Job Description:

Foreperson - Leak Detection (Water Resources)

Description

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

Job Description

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. Uses complex Leak Detection equipment to analyze sound propagation and pressure anomalies within the water distribution system.
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.

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.
• Effectively communicate investigation details with both internal and external customer.
• Collecting and analyzing performance data to evaluate department performance.
• Operates a variety of complex electronic equipment associated with specific assignments such as pipe tracing equipment, leak detection correlators and Closed Circuit TV equipment.
• Secures and accounts for materials, stock, tools and heavy equipment.
• Interprets blue prints, 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 or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
• Depending on area of assignment: TCEQ Class “C” Groundwater Operator license within twelve months of appointment.
• Valid Class “C” 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.
• Three years experience in a water distribution system leak detection program with Class C water license.

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 - Leak Detection Survey Equipment - Trench Pump Hose - LD Correlators - Hammers - Ground Microphones - Pipe Clamps - Acoustic Loggers - Cellular Signal Meter - Chlorine Residual Meter - Probe Bar - Handheld Infrared Camera - Maul & Other Hand Tools - Assorted Size Ladders - Assorted Size Shovels

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; assisting in the pushing of objects weighing up to 105 pounds; assisting in the pulling of objects weighing up to 105 pounds. Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.

All Specialties
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.

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: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$62,109.00 - $106,538.00 Annually