Position Information

Posted Rate: 32.81/hr.

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Key Accountabilities

• Building maintenance and repairs of the structure, mechanical systems and plumbing system, such as moving furniture, painting, repairing leaks.
• Equipment maintenance and repairs to pumps, motors, valves and piping
• Use of small and large hand and powered rotary and impact tools (such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, jack hammers, power cut off saw), rigging/lift equipment, cutting and burning equipment.
• Netherwood and Belle Mead Mechanics perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs as assigned.
• Chemical feed system maintenance, including pump repair, pipe repair and installation.
• Respond to chemical spills and releases for clean up and decontamination work in chemical protective clothing/SCBA in alternating ½ hour shifts.
• Excavation work and basin cleaning work.
• River water intake cleaning and maintenance, including raking and removal of river debris.
• Collecting required samples per sampling procedures and completing the required documentation on Plant and distribution systems.
• Regularly lifting hatches to enter confined spaces to assess equipment condition or make repairs.
• Regular use of an atmospheric monitor to assess environment conditions.
• Work from ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Operate a tractor, grass cutter, and/or forklift.
• Written and verbal communications of work progress.
• Ability to don required personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety goggles, body harness type fall arrester, etc.
• Ability to don the multiple levels of personal protection equipment including chemical resistant suits, gloves, hats, eye protection and positive and negative pressure respirators including self contained breathing apparatus.
• Complete and execute HAZWOPER training and work in permit required confined spaces with PPE.
• Possess geographic knowledge of the company's service area and distribution system. Following an assigned route as mapped.
• Customer Service focused.  
• Must have working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as federalregulations regarding confined spaces, lockout/tagout, etc.
• If awarded the position, must pass training requirements whichinclude, but are not limited to, TCPA for Ozone; 40 hour HAZWOPPER Training; confined space entry; Respiratory Protection training; fire extinguisher training; PPE training; Excavation-Competent Person; hot work; forklift; arc flash protection scaffolding and Lockout/tag out "authorized" training. 

Experience/Education

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Use of excavating and hand and powered repair tools a·nd the ability to individually handle and control a fire hose for basin cleaning.
• Hand operation of large and small valves, above and below ground level.
• Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

• Local daily travel.

Certifications & Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• NJ DEP T-1 License (must be obtained within (3) three years of start date and maintained through re-certifications).
• Must obtain 40 hour Hazwopper certification within 3 months of accepting the position. Certification must be maintained annually.
• Personnel who work at remote production facilities must obtain a CDL license with a Hazmat endorsement within 120 days of their start date.

Work Environment

•  Work indoors and outdoors. Will be required to work in all adverse weather conditions (Le,, rain, snow, sleet, heat).
• Work in the presence of hazardous gases, liquids and solids.
• Working alone in public and remote areas, in buildings and pits, traveling by truck.
• Understand and follow Company safety procedures; wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Adhere to Company dress code.

Other

• May be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of theemployee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.
• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position. Physical requirements: 
  • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 lbs;
  • Frequent ladder and stair climbing;
  • Bending, reaching, twisting;
  • Prolonged periods of standing or walking;
  • Frequent, prolonged driving;
  • Acceptable pulmonary function test and respirator medical approval;
  • Perform job functions while utilizing the SCBA in a hazardous environment for up to 30 minutes.
• Due to the requirement of wearing an SCBA, individuals are to be clean shaven at all times.
• May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees.
• Occasional off-hours call out work in any of the above assignments.
• Once employee has proven to be proficient in all aspects of positions (usually within three years) they are eligible, and therefore may request, to become Maintenance Mechanic II.
• Maintains professionalism in appearance and demeanor at all time.

Competencies