Utility Worker - in Weston, West Virginia

Utility Worker

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

The Utility Worker position exists to perform a variety of tasks to ensure efficient and reliable operation, maintenance, protection and appearance of all pipelines; services hydrants, valves and other appurtenances.

• Performs all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.
• Erects barricades and places safety lights around work sites to protect workers from street traffic; may flag traffic as required.
• Interprets system maps and field locates water company assets, remove and install water meters;
  Inspects, disassembles, and repairs damaged or malfunctioning control devices of water distribution systems, using hand and/or power tools.
• Will break up pavement, using air hammer or other tools; manually digs ditches in preparation of laying or removing pipe or service lines; maneuvering pipe sections, valves and fittings in to position.
• Must be able to lift and manuever equipment and materials of varying weights up to 50 lbs.
• Backfills excavations using compaction equipment on dirt, crusted stone and cold-mix; may operate small backhoe.
• Inspect meters, valves, hydrants, and pipes to detect leaks or malfunctioning.
• Tighten pipe connections to prevent leaks using wrenches and other hand tools as required.
• Use technology to prepare requisitions and/or reports to appropriately maintain service records.
• May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as Meter Reading and Field Service work.

• Must possess basic geographical knowledge of company's service area and must be adaptable to variations in topography and weather conditions.
• Working knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices as well as regulations regarding confined spaces.

• Able to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Possess general labor experience to include excavation and backfill.
• Must possess a GED/High School Diploma.

• Typical outdoor work environment.

• May work overtime as required.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and safe driving record.
• Must maintain DOT certification.

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.