Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
􀁸 Under general supervision, performs activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and water supply.
􀁸 Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces, tests and certifies water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow prevention devices, and other related system assets.
􀁸 Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces sewer lines, laterals, cleanouts, manholes collection mains; operates video equipment on sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related wastewater system assets.
􀁸 Inspects sewer lift stations; ensures SCADA alarms are communicating properly; conducts visual inspections of wet wells and pump cycling and float conditions.
􀁸 Responds to Service Orders related to line locations. Marks water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as subsidiary owned electric lines near pump stations and their respective emergency generator assemblies.
􀁸 Performs customer support activity and interacts with the public in a professional manner.
􀁸 Develops a working knowledge and understanding of safety practices for all materials used in water and wastewater system operations including the handling of liquid and gaseous chemicals.
􀁸 Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages.
􀁸 Develops knowledge of system operations, control settings, plant/lift station operations, and SCADA monitoring.
􀁸 Reads and interprets technical and operational documents, manuals, blueprints, system maps, construction specs & standards and diagrams.
􀁸 Reads meters manually and/or using automated equipment.
􀁸 Responds quickly and accurately to service requests.
􀁸 May operate heavy machinery including dump truck, Vactor truck and back hoe as well as
other related equipment in performing skilled and semiskilled duties for water and system
wastewater maintenance.
􀁸 Installs, inspects, operates and provides ongoing maintenance and repair of water and
wastewater supply and collection systems, equipment, and facilities.
􀁸 Familiar and proficient or able to become proficient with the operation of heavy machinery
including dump truck, backhoe, Vactor truck, sewer jet and rodding equipment, as well as
other related equipment in performing skilled and semi-skilled duties for water and
wastewater system maintenance.
􀁸 Performs basic preventative maintenance of heavy machinery; greasing, fluid level checks,
pre-rip inspections, etc.
􀁸 Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, trouble shooting malfunctions, and monitoring of
water supply and wastewater operations.
􀁸 Performs moderately complex tasks to ensure compliance with water quality, wastewater
compliance and environmental regulations.
􀁸 Updates and executes System Flushing Program, Cross-connection Control Program, Spill
Response Program and Preventative Maintenance Program.
􀁸 Operates video inspection equipment.
􀁸 Operates leak detection equipment.
􀁸 Performs routine sampling of water supply and wastewater systems.
􀁸 Reads and interprets technical and operational documents, manuals, blueprints, and
diagrams.
􀁸 Maintains and repairs water treatment and wastewater collection equipment.
􀁸 Familiar with most aspects of field activities.
􀁸 Familiar with most aspects of the water supply and wastewater collection systems.
􀁸 Timely completes work orders, forms, records, and other associated paperwork both
manually and digitally.
􀁸 Participates in an on-call rotation.
􀁸 Responds to emergency call-outs as necessary.
􀁸 Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
􀁸 High school diploma or equivalent required
􀁸 Two (2) years as a Utility Worker in the water and/or wastewater industry
􀁸 Good communication skills required including demonstrated fluency with reading, writing
and speaking the English language.
􀁸 Basic Microsoft Word skills may be required.
􀁸 Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed.
􀁸 Applicable commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the state where employed may be
required
􀁸 Must attain within 6 months of employment and keep current the appropriate water and/or
wastewater operator certification required by the State where employed
􀁸 Backflow Device Tester and Repair Certification issued by the state where employed may
also be required
􀁸 Basic math skills
􀁸 Must take and pass Federal OSHA and or State Mandated Safety training with annual
refresher courses as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training
will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE:
􀁸 Work in Confined Spaces
􀁸 Work in areas exposed to noise and chemicals
􀁸 Work in extreme weather conditions
􀁸 Lift and carry loads up to 50 lbs
􀁸 Climb inspection ladders and perform work up to the limits of elevated water storage tanks
􀁸 Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching handling, grasping, fine dexterity, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision including color determination, hearing, foot & hand controls

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.