Field Maintenance Technician

Job Information

Join a great company with an exciting Field Maintenance Technician opportunity in Arnold, Missouri. This position is a union position with Missouri American Water and the starting pay rate is $29.38 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 receive 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 employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally. The shift for this position is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Performs a variety of tasks related to locating, laying, repairing, extending and maintaining underground sewer lines.

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• Perform manhole inspections and maintenance/exercising, sewer line flushing inspections, rodding of sewer lines, leak detection, reads, tests, and/or installs water meters when needed and performs customer service functions when needed.
• Work with utility crews and customers performing various water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, installs, and a high level of customer service/awareness.
• This includes working on sewer main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and jet flushing sewers.
• Willingness to perform any and all job related functions when needed.
• Maintain and keep equipment in proper and safe operating condition.
• Perform sewer tap inspections and assist in new construction inspections.
• Complete required paperwork and investigations. Information must be accurate, complete, detailed, and on time.
• Works with teams or alone to complete assigned projects on time.
• Operate various heavy equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, water pumps, jackhammers, sewer jet cleaning, vacuum equipment, TV equipment, etc.
• Effectively operate various equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, sawzall, augers, back hoe operation, and valve insertion machines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in rotating on call schedule for after hour and weekend emergencies.

The person occupying this position must possess basic math, writing and reading skills. The Field Maintenance Technician must be able to use basic computer/field laptops and programs; and knowledge of sewer repair, rehab, replacement and maintenance.

Missouri Class A CDL license required or will need to be obtained within 120 days.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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