Grade 17: Starting Hourly Rate: 22.94. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe Senior Backflow Prevention Inspector is responsible for protecting the potable and non-potable water supply and on site plumbing of customers. The inspector manages these responsibilities by inspecting the installation of backflow assemblies, performs cross connection control testing, conducts water use surveys, performs water constituent testing, and dye testing operations. Senior Backflow Prevention Inspector maintains compliance with the National Plumbing Code, Texas Administrative Code and the American Water Works Association Rules.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Investigates customer water usage and performs water use surveys, cross connection testing, and dye testing operations to identify the requirement for backflow prevention assemblies and cross connection controls.
- Inspects backflow assembly installation insuring they meet applicable plumbing codes and rules.
- Monitors and investigates the maintenance and replacement requirements of backflow prevention assemblies through customer service visits and annual inspections.
- Conducts meetings and site surveys with contractors, consultants, developers, owners, and staff to resolve potential cross connection issues.
- Creates and maintains customer information files including equipment and inspection data.
- Reads, reviews, and interprets construction plans, blue prints, as-built drawings, and block maps.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations with various agencies, owners, and the consultant community.
- Advises, mentors, and directs other employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- The backflow inspector works under limited supervision.
- Serves as technical lead by training backflow inspectors. May assign and check progress of work of others.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- High School Diploma or GED.
- Five years' progressive experience in the water utility, plumbing, or irrigation industries including reading, reviewing, and interpreting construction plans and two years as a backflow prevention inspector.
- Requires a Class "B" Distribution Texas Water Operator License or obtain within 18 months of appointment.
- Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of potable water distribution, wastewater collection, and reclaimed/recycled water systems.
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License (BPAT).
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Must have a Customer Service Inspector License OR a Master Plumber License issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS- Water Supply Protection Specialist (WSPS) and/or Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) Certification.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, engineering consultants, and governmental agencies.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use word processing, office suite software, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical requirements include lifting 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. 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. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule.
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
