Field Utility Coordinator - Fire Hydrant Team

Job Description:

Field Utility Coordinator - Fire Hydrant Team

Description

Grade 16 - Starting hourly rate: $21.90. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Field Utility Coordinator is responsible for performing field and administrative work in support of utility location efforts within Distribution & Collection Operations. Evaluates priority and coordinates operational assignments with minimal disruption in utility service to customers. Responds to maintenance and construction activities during normal and crisis situations and maintains effective communication with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies. The Field Utility Coordinator receives general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All Specialties

• Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork and communicates regularly with management.
• Promotes and practices a safe working environment for internal and external customers.
• Forecasts and secures needed resources within area of assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Utility Coordinator Specialty

• Investigates assignments by responding and organizing activity during normal and crisis situations in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of work personnel.
• Performs utility locations for internal and external customers to protect SAWS assets. Coordinates utility locates by external agencies for maintenance and construction personnel.
• Coordinates work assignments with contractors and performs field checks of work for completeness and adherence to scope, as required within area of assignment.
• Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork and communicates regularly with management.
• Promotes and practices a safe working environment for internal and external customers.
• Forecasts and secures needed resources within area of assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in the construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Class "I" Texas Wastewater Collection System Operator License or Class "C" Texas Water Distribution Operator License. Applicants without a water or wastewater license must obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
  

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and materials used in utility maintenance and/or construction.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply all applicable local ordinances, codes and regulations related to construction within the right-of-way.
• Knowledge of safe work and vehicle operation practices and procedures.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing job related software, systems and specialty equipment.
• Skill in planning and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, including GIS and block maps.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to compile, organize, and maintain accurate and complete records and files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally. 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. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing.

Working conditions are inside and outside with 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. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Depending on area of assignment, may be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

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: 5/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$45,552.00 - $74,734.00 Annually