Distribution Technician

Distribution Technician – responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, relocating, retiring, testing, and operating water distribution systems, 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 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 as required.
• Groundskeeping over mains, services and other areas.
• Proper use of various tools, instruments, and equipment (e.g., backhoe) 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 the work site or storage areas.
• Perform duties 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 serve customers and forward the goals and objectives of the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Legible handwriting, basic mathematical and communication skills.
• Trustworthy, conscientious, and have the proper regard for the use of time and equipment, with an awareness of the responsibility to safeguard the water supply and prevent pollution of area surface water.
• Personality that allows full cooperation, communication with and assistance to other employees and the public.
• Ability to readily read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions as given by supervisors.
• Neat, reliable, resourceful, with a retentive memory and able to think and act promptly, discerning the relative importance of assigned duties, and able to send and receive instructions by radio and telephone. Wear proper clothing as required by the company. Capacity and desire for advancement.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team‑fostered multi‑tasking environment.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class “D” Water Operators Certification preferred upon hire; must be obtained within one (1) year of the date of hire for new employees or within six (6) months of transference into this position for current employees to remain in employment with Aqua Illinois.
• Technical, academic, and physical ability, including lifting 50 lbs., to perform the duties of this classification.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents (if applicable).
• Residence within 45 minutes of the office.

This is a Union position based out of the Kankakee, IL office. Rate of pay is $28.92 per hour.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated 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.

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