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Requisition ID:  110397 

 

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued. 

 

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.

 

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.  American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

 

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

 

 

Job Description
Job Title:  Utility Clerk - $30.77/hour
Posting Start Date:  9/29/26
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Position Information

Posted Range: $30.77/hour

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! 

Primary Role

The Utility Clerk answers phones from internal and external stakeholders, retrieves service line measurements from records, and provides information to service persons.

Key Accountabilities

Prepares mail, UPS, other packages for mail/shipping.

Forwards appropriate written correspondence to the call center.

Forwards payments received to lock box along with duplicate bill, if necessary.

Sends meter reading schedule to appropriate personnel monthly. Assists with job duties of Materials and Supplies Clerk and Distribution Clerk, as necessary.

Assists Commercial Department in Calling customers to help set up appointments for meter readings, meter changes, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Water Company supervisor. 

Knowledge/Skills

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Experience/Education

GED or High School Diploma

Competencies

Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
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