Distribution Technician

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within its eight-state footprint, from field workers and customer service representatives to scientists and engineers ensuring reliable water and wastewater services. If you’re looking for a rewarding career improving the environment and protecting natural resources, we encourage you to join our team.

This role is under the direction of the Supervisor and is responsible for performing all tasks related to the installation, maintenance, repair, relocation, retirement, testing, and operation of 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 any other devices the Company may have or acquire.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of pipe and service lines and related valves, fittings, and appurtenances.
• Installation of meters and meter housings, as well as repair and maintenance of meter housings.
• Grounds keeping over mains, services, and other areas.
• Proper use of various tools, instruments, and equipment (e.g., backhoe) associated with the work.
• Making measurements and surveys as required for proper record keeping.
• Performing and recording inspections and tests of systems and appurtenances.
• Loading and unloading various equipment and supplies at work sites or storage areas.
• Performing duties above in a safe manner following OSHA, IDOL, USDOT, Company, and other applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Being available for reasonable overtime work and emergency call‑out duty when necessary to provide service to the public.
• Other duties as assigned to provide customers and/or promote the goals and objectives of the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Legible handwriting, basic mathematical and communication skills.
• Trustworthiness, conscientiousness, respect for time and equipment, and awareness to safeguard water supply and prevent pollution of surface water.
• Ability to cooperate, communicate with, and assist other employees and the public.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions as given by supervisors.
• Neat, reliable, resourceful, retentive memory, able to think and act promptly.
• Ability to discern the relative importance of assigned duties.
• Ability to send and receive instructions by radio and telephone.
• Wearing proper clothing as required by the Company.
• Desire and capacity for advancement.
• Team player able to work effectively in a multi‑tasking environment.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Class A CDL license.
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class “D” Water Operators Certification preferred upon hire and must be obtained within one (1) year of hire for new employees or within six (6) months for current employees to remain employed by Aqua Illinois.
• Technical, academic and physical ability including lifting 50 lbs. to perform duties.
• Residence within 45 minutes of the office.
• Union position based out of the Kankakee, IL office.
• Rate of pay $28.92 per hour.

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). 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.