Utility Person Job at American Water
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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .
Pennsylvania American Water has a full-time, Utility Person role available within our operations in Philipsburg, PA . Our team is seeking a motivated, hard working, and adaptable professional who will help water flow safely to our local customers. As a Utility Person, you will get to perform a variety of field-focused duties including reading and changing meters, installing new services, fixing leaks, flushing hydrants and more. If you are looking for a hands-on role that will provide versatility, this may be the perfect fit!
Primary Role
Performs a variety of tasks in supervising and participating in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes.
Key Accountabilities
Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
Breaks upasphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction.
Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar. (45%)
Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while worker tightens connections.
Taps into pressurized water mains.
Flares and connects copper and plastic piping. (20%)
Installs repair clamps on pressurized water mains and service lines.
Operates valves and fi re hydrants.
Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure. (20%)
Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment.
Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records.
Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job. (10%)
Directs the activities of any personnel assigned.
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor. (5%)
Valid driver license required
Teamwork skills and attention to detail required
Knowledge/Skills
Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.
Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.
Work Environment
Work is in environmental conditions including contact with wastewater, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with handling potentially hazardous wastewater treatment and laboratory chemicals.
Exposure to potentially harmful pathogens and gases in raw unprocessed wastewater creating potential for blood borne/airborne disease.
Electrical hazard conditions.
Exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration.
Experience/Education
GED/High School graduate with vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, on-the- job training, and/or in-plant training or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs.
Hours/Schedule
Full-time
Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Other Requirements
Pass D.O.T. physical examination
Valid state driver license
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Class E Distribution license preferred
Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Drives Engagement Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates
Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .
Pennsylvania American Water has a full-time, Utility Person role available within our operations in Philipsburg, PA . Our team is seeking a motivated, hard working, and adaptable professional who will help water flow safely to our local customers. As a Utility Person, you will get to perform a variety of field-focused duties including reading and changing meters, installing new services, fixing leaks, flushing hydrants and more. If you are looking for a hands-on role that will provide versatility, this may be the perfect fit!
Primary Role
Performs a variety of tasks in supervising and participating in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes.
Key Accountabilities
Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
Breaks upasphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction.
Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar. (45%)
Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while worker tightens connections.
Taps into pressurized water mains.
Flares and connects copper and plastic piping. (20%)
Installs repair clamps on pressurized water mains and service lines.
Operates valves and fi re hydrants.
Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure. (20%)
Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment.
Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records.
Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job. (10%)
Directs the activities of any personnel assigned.
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor. (5%)
Valid driver license required
Teamwork skills and attention to detail required
Knowledge/Skills
Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.
Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.
Work Environment
Work is in environmental conditions including contact with wastewater, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with handling potentially hazardous wastewater treatment and laboratory chemicals.
Exposure to potentially harmful pathogens and gases in raw unprocessed wastewater creating potential for blood borne/airborne disease.
Electrical hazard conditions.
Exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration.
Experience/Education
GED/High School graduate with vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, on-the- job training, and/or in-plant training or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs.
Hours/Schedule
Full-time
Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Other Requirements
Pass D.O.T. physical examination
Valid state driver license
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Class E Distribution license preferred
Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Drives Engagement Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates
Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.