Utility Technician II

Utility Technician II

Join Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, in supporting water and wastewater services across 10 states. As a Utility Technician II, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment used in water distribution and wastewater collection systems, while ensuring vehicle and equipment readiness and following all safety and security policies.

• Performs semi-skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water distribution and wastewater collection systems using hand and power tools.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including trucks, digging, trenching equipment, and other equipment in accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Loads and unloads various equipment, chemicals, and supplies at worksites and storage areas.
• Operates medium construction equipment under the supervision of a qualified operator.
• Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices, and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs ground keeping and custodial work as assigned.
• Resolves routine problems and notifies management of issues outside scope of responsibility.
• Reads meters as needed.
• Updates and maintains documentation of work activities, including closing work orders as needed in the system.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience is required, although mechanical and/or electrical experience is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) must be attained within 90 days of hire.

• Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; communicate effectively, clearly, concisely and professionally with customers and internal staff.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team‑fostered multi‑tasking environment.

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
• May be required to be “on‑call” per the site schedule.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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To Maintain The Integrity Of The Recruitment Process And To Avoid Real Or Perceived Conflicts Of Interest Due To Employment And/or Assignment Of Family Members And Personal Referrals, Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship.
• Family members cannot work in the same department.