What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107291
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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Missouri American Water is looking for a Utility Worker! If you have experience with water meters and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this role is for YOU! Apply TODAY for immediate consideration!
Work Schedule
Must be available to work the follow schedule.
- Monday-Friday 7 -3:30pm.
- Potential for frequent overtime.
- Must be flexible and willing to work some weekend/holiday work.
Primary Role
Entry level position that involves (but is not limited to) meter reading, changeout and maintenance; line locating, leak investigation and repair; operation and maintenance of hydrants, valves and sewer facilities; vehicle upkeep, grounds and facilities maintenance, and various sampling and record keeping duties.
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrate the ability and desire to:
- Perform all duties in a safe and timely manner while following company, federal, state and local rules, regulations, and policies; take initiative or seek assistance from others to resolve safety issues.
- Learn and understand the footprint of the distribution system while efficiently obtaining accurate meter reading results using multiple technologies, and maintain meter performance by changing meters, repairing meter reading equipment and meter settings. (As a new union member this essential function is the main work focus until progression in seniority occurs which is generally the result of changes with more senior union members, i.e. someone retires.)
- Maintain all company facilities, equipment, and tools while considering safety, customer service, cost, impact to fellow employees, and mission criticality.
- Become proficient at locating, operating and maintaining company assets such as distribution mains, customer services and settings, hydrants, valves, wells, wastewater collection mains and treatment plant equipment, all of which are done during normal working hours and occasionally at night, on weekends and holidays.
- At times, work alone, be dependable, conscientious, and thorough in all work; be able to read and write, and know or have the capability of learning various operating and maintenance procedures for pipe and appurtenances; know or have the capability to learn how to use a valve plat book and how to locate the various distribution facilities; have the proper regard for the use of time, materials, tools, and equipment; must be physically and mentally capable of performing the work required.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within 180 days of employment.
- Mechanical, plumbing, construction, water and/or wastewater experience preferred but not required.
Other
- Be available for 24 hour/7days a week for emergency calls and periodic weekend and holiday work assignments.
- Work in all weather conditions.
- Non-traditional shift work of Saturdays and/or Sundays may be required.
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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