Salary : $39,520.00 - $56,514.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00153
Department: Distribution & Collection Operations
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 5/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

UTILITY TECHNICIAN

Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00. The rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Hiring/Retention Incentive
External candidates who are hired by SAWS will receive a $1,000 Hiring Incentive. This incentive will be split into two payments of $500. The two payments will be made to the new hire on their second and fourth paycheck after they are hired. Upon successful completion of the new hire's six-month introductory period, the new hire will also be eligible for an additional $1,000 Retention Incentive, which will be paid during their seventh month of employment with SAWS. Full-time benefits currently include medical and dental plan coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and others as further outlined on

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Utility Technician is responsible for a variety of manual and semi-skilled labor duties for the repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. The position required a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or obtain within six months of employment/assignment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Utility Technician: Click for full job description.

Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and rotating shifts.

Work Location:
Northside Operations Center - 15103 Capital Port Dr., San Antonio, TX 78249
Northeast Service Center - 18106 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
Eastside Service Center - 3930 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220
Westside Operations Center - 2903 Hunt Lane, San Antonio, TX 78245
Steven Clouse Water Recycling Center - 3495 Valley Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
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:
01

This position requires working hours outside of regular schedules, such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and rotating shifts. Therefore, work hours may vary depending upon business needs, with overtime as necessary. Are you willing to commit to working irregular hours, which may change with little to no notice?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - B w/Tanker
• Class CDL - B w/Tanker Hazardous Material
• Class CDL - A
• Class CDL A - w/Tanker
• Class CDL A - w/Tanker Hazardous Material
• Class CDL A - Combination N and X
• I do not have a valid driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state.

03

Utility Technician - In detail, describe your experience performing manual labor work, to include installation of pipes and fittings for the repair, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. If no experience, enter N/A.
04

Utility Technician - List and describe the types of vehicles and/or heavy equipment you have experience operating. If no experience, enter N/A.
05

Utility Technician - What types of materials, tools, and equipment are typically used in maintenance or construction? What has been your experience using them? If no experience, enter N/A.
06

Utility Technician - Describe your experience working in a trench that has been excavated deeper than six (6) feet. If no experience, enter N/A.
07

Utility Technician (Concrete & Asphalt) - List the steps for restoring a driveway from start to finish. If no experience, enter N/A.
08

Utility Technician - Vacancies may be located at one or more of the following locations: Northside Operations Center, Northeast Service Center, Eastside Service Center, Westside Operations Center, and/or Steve Clouse WRC. Please list all the locations in order of your preference. Work assignments will be based on business needs and location preference is not guaranteed.
09

Employee Referral: Were you referred for employment by a current SAWS employee? Specifically for the following positions: Distribution & Collection Operations - Meter Technician, Sr. Meter Technician, Utility Technician, Senior Utility Technician, and Equipment Operator, and Customer Service - Meter Technician and Senior Meter Technician.

• Yes
• No

10

Employee Referral: If you answered yes to the question above, please provide the employee's full name, job title, and telephone number to allow the Human Resources department to verify the referral. Please enter the information for only one SAWS employee. If you were not referred, please enter N/A.
Required Question