Laborer​/Equipment Operator

Laborer/Equipment Operator - $31.96/hour

Requisition

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

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Posted Range: $31.96/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!

The Laborer/Equipment Operator role exists to perform laborer duties and operate construction equipment (e.g.

- backhoe, terramite) as needed to perform operation, maintenance, and construction of water distribution systems.

The Laborer/Equipment Operator performs all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public. The Laborer/Equipment Operator operates earthmoving construction equipment and commercial vehicles. The role performs safety/operational inspections and routine preventative maintenance to equipment. The Laborer/Equipment Operator performs duties of a laborer on a daily basis.

They assist with erecting barricades and placing safety lights around worksites to protect workers from street traffic; may flag traffic as required. The Laborer/Equipment Operator operates company vehicles and pull trailers in a safe manner, performs maintenance work on company property and grounds as instructed, reads and understands schematics, blueprints, or sketches of work to be done, and performs other duties as assigned by their Supervisor.

• Must possess basic geographical knowledge of the company’s service area and must be adaptable to variations in topography and weather conditions.
• Working knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiar with the duties of laborer position.
• Understanding of Miss Utility markings and regulations.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with other…