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San Antonio Water System

Maintenance Mechanic - Lift Station

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San Antonio Water System
Provides water and wastewater services, ensuring reliable, sustainable resources for the San Antonio area.
Maintain and repair lift station equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety.
7d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
San Antonio, TX
Onsite
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Contracting
Engineering
Customer Service
Utility Locates
Conservation Programs
Open Records Requests
Sector Specialisms
Water Supply
Wastewater Services
Water Distribution
Water Conservation
Water Resources Management
Recycled Water Supply
Infrastructure
Environmental Management
Role
What you would be doing
preventative maintenance
corrective maintenance
troubleshooting
equipment repairs
cmms entry
safety practices
  • May act as a team leader.
  • Cleans and lubricates machinery and equipment according to specifications.
  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance duties.
  • Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves basic level maintenance and repair of wastewater facility machinery, piping and equipment problems.
  • Reads O & M manuals, as-built drawings, block maps, schematics, and construction plans.
  • Promotes and practices a safe working environment in an industrial setting.
  • Identifies parts with specifications and orders replacements.
  • Performs confined space entries in hazardous environments.
  • Repairs plant machinery and equipment, using hoists, jacks, ladders, confined space equipment, PPE, welding equipment, hand tools, squares, rulers, micrometers, and other tools.
  • Tracks and records information required in work order documents.
  • May operate a forklift, powered vertical lifting machinery, utility truck, crane, combination unit, vacuum truck, tanker, or other heavy equipment.
  • Performs basic level diagnostic tests to resolve routine problems.
  • Performs work in accordance with TCEQ, OSHA, and other applicable government regulations.
  • Dismantles, constructs and assembles various components of facilities, industrial machinery or equipment.
  • Enters data into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and uses Microsoft Office.
  • Furnishes mechanical recommendation when ordering new parts, machinery and equipment.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationship and public relations.
  • Monitors mechanical equipment and makes functional adjustments.
What you bring
cmms
mechanical
cdl-a
wastewater
high school
two years
  • Ability to enter and maintain information in the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Ability to proficiently use materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in mechanical maintenance or repair of industrial facilities.
  • Ability to complete required SAWS coordinated training after hire on Confined space, HAZMAT Awareness, Lock Out Tag Out, Supervising for Safety, Fit Testing, Electrical Safety, and other certifications as required.
  • Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
  • Ability to utilize a personal computer and associated software programs.
  • Applies basic principles of mechanical maintenance and industrial safety.
  • Two years’ experience performing repairs and maintenance in the mechanical trade.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors and vendors.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of other maintenance crafts.
  • Valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Driver's License with Tanker endorsements or obtain within 90 days.
  • High School diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Class "II" Wastewater Collections License or TCEQ Class "C” Wastewater Treatment Operator License
  • Ability to apply basic math and measurement principles.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2 million
Customers Served
Number of people served by the company's water and wastewater services.
1992
Year Founded
The year the company was established as a vital utility provider.
  • Operates and maintains an extensive network of pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
  • Ensures a reliable water supply while emphasizing sustainability and conservation.
  • Key projects include expanding wastewater treatment plants, water recycling initiatives, and infrastructure modernization.
  • Collaborates with local communities to implement water-saving programs and technologies.
  • Serves urban, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Culture + Values
  • Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services.
  • Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life.
  • Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
  • Code of Ethical Standards: all employees are stewards of public trust and expected to conduct themselves in a manner that instills consumer confidence.
  • SAWS Cares motto: “leading, serving, giving.”
  • Actively engages employees in community volunteerism and fundraising through SAWS Cares.
Environment + Sustainability
10% by 2028
Energy Efficiency Initiative
Reduces energy intensity per unit by 10% through strategic energy management.
$550K Earnings
Energy Demand Response Program
Participates in CPS Energy Demand Response, earning $551k+ by reducing 7.5 MW demand.
44 Billion Gallons
Water Storage Capacity
Aquifer Storage & Recovery stores underground water for drought preparedness.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Achievement
Conservation programs saved more than 1 trillion gallons of water over decades.
  • Aligned with City of San Antonio goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • Operates the nation’s largest direct recycled water system: ~130 miles of pipeline, supplying up to 25,000 AFY.
  • Purchased Enchanted Rock natural-gas microgrid generators in 2023 to ensure power resilience with reduced emissions.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,934 Employees
Workforce Size
Over 1,934 employees serve approximately 2.1 million customers.
9 Times Ranked
Top Workplace Recognition
Recognized among San Antonio’s Top Workplaces nine times since 2011.
  • On-site fitness centers, tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, retirement plans, health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave offered.
  • Female representation: Leadership team includes women (e.g., Board Chair Amy Hardberger); overall gender breakdown unspecified publicly.
  • Recruitment goal: attract best talent and enable professional growth; mission-driven workplace encouraging personal development via training and career progression.
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