Position Information
Posted Range: This is a Union represented role paying $35.31 per 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
Performs J.U.L.I.E locates. Performs b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, and leak detection. Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed, and performs customer service functions, when needed.
Key Accountabilities
- Performs J.U.L.I.E locates. Performs b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, and leak detection. Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed, and performs customer service functions, when needed.
- Works with utility crews and customers,performing various water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, installations, and a high level of customer service awareness to include working on mainbreaks, sanitary sewer backups, and jet flushing sewers.
- Maintains and keeps equipment in proper and safe operating condition.
Performs required paperwork and investigations accurately, completely, detailed, and on time. Operates heavy equipment and vehicles such as
dump trucks, water pumps,jack hammers, sewer jet cleaning and vacuum equipment, tv equipment, etc. - Effectively operates various equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, sawzall, augers, b-box keys, meter reading equipment, etc.
- Works with teams or alone to complete assigned projects on time. Willing to perform any and all related job functions, when needed.
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-2 years of experience in the water industry.
Other
- Works overtime, when required.