Utility Worker U526

You will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package.

Inspects, tests, repairs, maintains and operates hydrants, valves, water mains and other facilities and equipment within the distribution system to assure efficient and reliable operation with minimal interruption of water service to customer.

• Locates, inspects, operates and maintains valves in the distribution system.
• Locates, inspects, operates and maintains water mains in the distribution system.
• Locates, inspects, operates and maintains hydrants in the distribution system.
• Conducts leak detection on water mains, hydrants, valves and services to reduce lost water.
• Conducts distribution system flushing program.
• Performs hydrant flow test to monitor system flows and pressures.
• Replaces or installs water main facilities and equipment as required to maintain the distribution system.
• Qualifies as a Competent Person per OSHA guidelines.
• Attends company training or outside training classes as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of safety concerns associated with trenching and shoring, and other OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics.
• Must be computer proficient.

• High school diploma or state recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate.
• Must have a valid state driver's license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm
• Heavy labor associated with utility construction and maintenance. Capable of lifting and/or carrying with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Kneeling. Crouching. Crawling. Reaching. Handling.
• Environmental conditions including contact with water, chemicals, fumes, odors, toxic conditions, chemical dusts, dusts or poor ventilation.
• Situations in which individual is exposed to the risk of bodily injury. Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent to cause marked distraction.
• Exposure to inclement weather working outside.

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.