Master Electrician - Treatment Operations (Eligible for Hiring

Salary : $62,109.00 - $106,538.00 Annually

Location : San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2025-00114

Department: Treatment Operations

Opening Date: 04/15/2025

Closing Date: 6/29/2025 11:59 PM Central

Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $39.00. 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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Master Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, installing, maintaining, testing, of high and low voltage electrical equipment and movement and changes of hard wired and wireless telecommunications systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS•

Designs, diagnoses and installs new electrical systems, tests and repairs a wide variety of electrical circuits, motors, generators, fan, and other equipment.

Prepares electrical schematic diagrams and documents modifications for the purpose of upgrading the performance of electrical equipment and facilities.

Applies principles and practices of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, NLSC, City of San Antonio Electric Code Chapter 10, electrical tables, electrical codes, work methods, tools, operation of high voltage, and emergency equipment.

Estimates electrical projects to include material and cost and recommends repair or replacement of equipment.

Performs electrical work as relates to air conditioning, refrigerant systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, fans, blowers, lights, variable frequency drives, motor controls and motors.

Performs preventive and predictive maintenance and determines and maintains tools, parts, equipment, and material requirements an inventory for assigned projects.

Applies safety standards relating to occupational hazards connected with electricity.

Forecasts, allocates and monitors the human and physical resources for assigned projects.

Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, plans and manufactures specifications.

Operates man lifts, bucket truck, and associated electrical maintenance equipment.

Trains, mentors and provides guidance to other electricians by assigning and checking work.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.

Performs other duties as assigned. DECISION MAKING•

Receives limited supervision.

Recommends discipline, trains and checks work.

May be required to act as team leader. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED.

State of Texas Master Electrician License.

Eight years' experience as electrician in commercial or industrial electrical work.

Valid Texas Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Confined Space, First Responder, Use of PPE, Climbing Gear, Lock Out, Tag Out, Fit Testing, retrieval system certifications, and others as required.

Able to operate truck mounted 3-ton crane, forklift, scissor jack, trencher, bucket truck, and mini backhoe.

Able to use word processing, spreadsheet software and computerized maintenance management software.

Normal visual color discrimination.

Perform position specific physical testing.

Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Class "C" Texas Groundwater Operator License.

Class II Texas Wastewater Collection System License.

Class "C" Texas Wastewater Operator License.

Completed certification in a trade recognized electrical trades or electrical apprenticeship program (i.e.: St. Philips Electrical Trades, NJATC, IEC, etc.)

JOB DIMENSIONS

Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, consultants and governmental agencies.

Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting and dragging 50 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Also subject to climbing up to 200 feet in height. Requires visual acuity.

Working Conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather, wastewater, mechanical and electrical and confined space hazards with 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. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Will be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as short notice/unscheduled overtime, nights, weekends, holiday, on-call 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 Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits:

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

I do NOT have a High School Diploma/GED

I have a High School Diploma or GED

I have some college hours (less than 60 credits)

I have an Associate's Degree or equivalent amount of credits (60 credits or more)

I have a Bachelor's Degree

I have a Master's Degree

I have a Doctorate's Degree

I have a Juris Doctorate

02

If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.

03

Are you licensed by the State of Texas as a Master Electrician?

Yes

No

No, but I am licensed in another state.

04

Please provide your Master Electrician license number, expiration date, and indicate the State in which you obtained your license.

05

How many years of experience do you have as an electrician in commercial or industrial electrical work?

No exprience

Less than 2 years of experience

At least 4 years of experience

At least 8 years of experience

More than 8 years of experience

06

Describe your experience operating a truck mounted 3 ton crane, forklift, scissor jack, trencher, bucket truck, and mini back hoe. Provide job title and dates you have performed these duties (See resume is not acceptable). If none, enter N/A.

07

Please select the qualification(s)/certification(s) you currently possess.

No, I don't have the qualification/certificaiton indicated

No, I don't have the qualification/certificaiton indicated, but I understand I must obtain it within the indicated time

Climbing Gear

Cohc

Competent Person Excavation Safety Training

Confined Space Training 8H

Crane Operator Certification

Excavation Safety

Fit Testing

Hazardous Materials Certification,Fit Test, Physical

Hazmat (40H) Training

Hazmat (8H) Refresher

Hazwoper

HVAC Certification

Lock-Out, Tag-Out Training

Smith System Professional Driving

Underground Storage Tank Onsite Supervisor

Use Of PPE

Vertical Climbing Training

Work Zone Traffic Control

CPR/First Aid/BBP

CUSA

First Aid

First Responder

Retrieval System Certifications

08

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.

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, and Production & Treatment Operations - Apprentice Electrician, Journey Level Electrician, and Master Electrician.

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