Water Distribution Technician Union Position

Water Distribution Technician [Union Position]

Join Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, to deliver reliable water and wastewater services. In this role you will protect our natural resources and help improve the community.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Distribution Technician. This role is under the direction of the Supervisor and is responsible for performing all tasks related to installing, maintaining, repairing, relocating, retiring, testing, and operating water distribution systems and related structures, grounds, and appurtenances.

• 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 other equipment 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 as required.
• Grounds keeping over mains, services and other areas.
• Proper use of various tools and instruments associated with the work.
• Make measurements and surveys as required for proper record keeping.
• Perform and record inspections and tests of system and appurtenances.
• Load and unload various equipment and supplies at work site or storage areas.
• Perform all 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 for emergency call‑out duty when necessary to provide service to the public.
• Other duties as assigned to provide to customers and/or further the goals and objectives of the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Legible handwriting, basic mathematical and communication skills.
• Trustworthy, conscientious, with regard for time and equipment, and awareness of the responsibility to safeguard water supply and prevent pollution of area surface water.
• Personality allowing full cooperation, communication with and assistance to other employees and the public.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions as given by supervisors.
• Neat, reliable, resourceful, with a retentive memory and ability to think and act promptly; discern priority of duties; send and receive instructions by radio and telephone; wear proper clothing as required; desire for advancement.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Obtain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of employment.
• Obtain a minimum of an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class “D” Water Operators Certification within one year of the date of hire for new employees or within 6 months of transference into this position for current employees to remain employed by Aqua Illinois.
• Technical, academic, and physical ability including lifting 50 lbs. to perform the duties of this classification.
• Reside within 30 minutes of the office.

This is a Union position based out of the Kankakee, IL office. Rate of pay is $27.83 per hour.

A  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 the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1‑877‑271‑9012).

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

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