Utility Mechanic

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This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

The Utility Worker may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training. This position is a progression.

• The Utility Worker must possess geographical knowledge of the Company's service area and water distribution and sewer collection systems as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and basic electrical theory and related safety procedures.
• The individual must be capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and maps and possess a working knowledge of cross-connection control and reduced pressure zone backflow preventors. The Utility Worker must have a working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• The individual must possess a working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the sewer collection system and transmission and distribution systems and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to insure the integrity of the sewer collection system and transmission and distribution systems.
• The individual must be capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities and must possess a Commercial Drivers' License (Class
  
  A) with appropriate endorsements.
• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements of Utility Worker.

• Coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of Company equipment and assigned personnel.
• Calling out additional employees when needed using the on-call list.
• Locate, access, operate, and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and plumbing fixtures.
• Investigate and diagnose hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service and initiate corrective action.
• Perform distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses.
• Complete house-to-house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service.
• Locate Company facilities, and in accordance with the Underground Facility Program, mark-out Company facilities and initiate requests to mark-out other utilities' facilities.
• Raise to grade Company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles, and covers and curb, valve boxes, sewer openings and cleanouts. Operate and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
• Complete the installation of facilities including, but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, blow-offs and wastewater assets.
• Collect and evaluate water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.
• Transport materials to and from Company facilities and/or job sites.
• Prepare Company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
• Restore service to frozen Company facilities, as required.
• Capture Coordinates and Locate Assets using Mobile Devices.
• Record pertinent data and maintain accurate records. Utilization of field computing devices (SAP, Clic , Map Capcall, W1V, Trimble,…