Operator - Third Class

At Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we know that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve.

Together, the women and men of Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. serve 1 million customers across eight states. Aqua uses science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water and responsibly return wastewater to our rivers and streams. Join our team and make a difference!

An opening currently exists for a Distribution Operator – Third Class – Springfield, PA

Employees must be employed more than twelve (12) months in a Department to be eligible to apply for a job outside of the Department. However, employees with twelve (12) months or more in the union but with less than twelve (12) months in a Department, may apply for a job classification that pays a higher hourly rate than the classification the employee currently holds. An employee will be limited to two (2) higher wage classification advancements outside of a Department in a twelve (12) month period. If there are no applicants with more than the required twelve (12) months, employees with less than twelve (12) months’ service shall be eligible.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and be familiar with Company territory.

• Be available for work after scheduled hours, holidays and weekends.

• Good communication skills to interact with customers, both external and internal. Must have good handwriting to neatly fill out reports, time sheets, work orders, etc. and perform any other duties as assigned.

• Capable of lifting tools weighing up to 85 pounds.

• Possess a basic knowledge of mathematics and hydraulics as they apply to water distribution systems. Be able to read and interpret plans, charts, gauges, etc.

• Capable of performing inspection and maintenance on fire hydrants and automatic valves. Follow company confined space entry procedures where applicable.

• Capable of operating transmission and distribution valves using trailer mounted and portable operating machines and or valve keys where applicable.

• Be able to perform operation and maintenance duties at booster stations and storage facilities. Conduct security inspections at same.

• Capable of using a computer or other electronic devices to review plates, plans, tap cards, Aqua GIS, e-mail. Update asset information and create work orders as needed.

• The position requires the employee to currently hold and maintain a PA DEP Waterworks Operators Class E license. Qualified employees have 24 months to obtain license or bid into another position or forfeit their position.

The starting rate of pay is $34.24## per hour.

##All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 1, 2003 will receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate. The wage reduction will be returned in one-dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a three (3) year period. Employee will receive annual contract increases.

A written and field test will be given; calculators will be permitted. The field test involves physical work and lifting equipment.

Applicants for this posting may access their personnel file only one time for up to one hour during the five-day posting period so that they may review previous testing material.

Please review the details of this job carefully. It must be understood that the person selected to fill this position must accept.

Interested applicants can apply online through Workday on or before Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Seasonal employees / Summer internships are excluded from these requirements, however vaccinations are preferred .

Essential Utilities and its subsidiaries , including Aqua, Delta, and Peoples Natural Gas, require new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowable under the law. Proof of vaccination must be provided prior to your first day of employment.

If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to a medical or religious exemption, you will be required to apply for an exemption on your first day of employment with Essential Utilities. As part of the process, you will be required to provide information and/or documentation to Human Resources about the reason(s) you cannot be vaccinated. If your request for an exemption is not approved, then your employment may be terminated.

Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.24 per hour