Job Description
Job Title:
Utility Worker U805
Posting Start Date:
11/25/25
Job Description:
Position Information
Posted Range: $37.18 p/h
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!
Job Functions
- Performs basic customer support activities involving the service, installation, modification and repair of water distribution equipment and systems.
- Locates main and service lines; installs, repairs and replaces mains and water meters.
- Tests equipment and notes working order.
- Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages.\
- Familiar with all aspects of district field activities.
- May operate heavy machinery including dump truck and backhoe.
- Perform meter reads and field investigations.
- Notice and turn off delinquent accounts.
- Under specific direction, follows established policies and procedures in conducting service, installation, and repair of equipment to ensure proper working order.
- Operates company vehicle according to established safety procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Works under general supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1 year as a Water Distribution / Serviceperson in the water industry.
- SWRCB Water Distribution Grade I or Treatment Grade I certification is required.
- State mandated certifications as required.
- Knowledge of SCADA and Production Functions.
- Able to lift and stack equipment/materials weighing up to 90 pounds.
- May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.
Experience/Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Other
- Subject to call out, standby duty and emergency after Business hours work.
- Walk in excess of 6 miles per day in hilly and flat terrain.
- California Driver’s License required or applicable commercial “A” driver’s license.
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning