Water Distribution Technician Union Position

Water Distribution Technician [Union Position] page is loaded## Water Distribution Technician [Union Position]locations:
IL Kankakee Local Office time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R5238

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
** About Essential Utilities
** delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the  (water and wastewater services) and the  and  (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.performing all tasks related of those jobs necessary, but not limited to the installation, maintenance repair, relocation, retirement, testing and operation of water distribution system and related structures, grounds and appurtenances.
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* RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

*** Operation and routine maintenance of all equipment and vehicles including trucks; pumps; pavement and rock breakers; tampers; compressors; tapping and rodding machines; boring and pushing equipment; and such other equipment as the Company may have or acquire.
* Installation, maintenance and repair of pipe and service lines and related valves, fittings and appurtenances.
* Installation of meters, meter housings, and the repair and maintenance of meter housings with such help as the task at hand requires.
* Grounds keeping over mains, services and other areas.
* Proper use of various tools and instruments associated with the work.
* Makes measurements and surveys as required for proper record keeping.
* Performs and recording inspections and test of system and appurtenances.
* Load and unload various equipment and supplies at work site or storage areas.
* Performing the duties listed above in a safe manner following OSHA, IDOL, USDOT, Company and any other applicable safety related rules and regulations.
* Be available for reasonable overtime work and be available for emergency call-out duty when necessary to provide service to the public.
* Other duties as assigned to provide to customers and/or forward the goals and objectives of the organization.
** SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL OR REGISTRATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
* Have legible handwriting, basic mathematical and communication skills.
* Be trustworthy, conscientious and have the proper regard for the use of time and equipment, and an awareness of the responsibility to safeguard the water supply and prevent pollution of area surface water.
* Have a personality that allows full cooperation, communication with and assistance to other employees and the public.
* Be able to readily read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions as given by supervisors.
* Be neat, reliable, resourceful, have a retentive memory and be able to think and act promptly. Be able to discern between the relative importance of assigned duties. Be able to send and receive instructions by radio and telephone. Wear proper clothing as required by the Company. Have the capacity and desire for advancement.
** Licensing Requirements:
*** Candidate must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
* Must obtain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of employment.
* Must…