What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at American Water?
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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, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Waters 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the companys national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barrons 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _
Primary Role
Work Schedule : Monday to Friday 6 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m. Perform J.U.L.I.E. locates. Perform b-box and valve inspections and maintenance / exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, leak detection, reads, tests, and / or installs water meters when needed and performs customer service functions when needed. Work with utility crews and customers performing various water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, installs, and a high level of customer service / awareness. This includes working on main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and jet flushing sewers. Willingness to perform any and all job related functions when needed. Maintain and keep equipment in proper and safe operating condition. Complete required paperwork and investigations. Information must be accurate, complete, detailed, and on time. Works with teams or alone to complete assigned projects on time. Operate various heavy equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, water pumps, jackhammers, sewer jet cleaning, vacuum, equipment, tv equipment, etc. Effectively operate various equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, sawz all, augers, b-box keys, and valve insertion machines. _
Experience / Education
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to the job with accuracy, and the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers.
Possession, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a CDL class A license with air break endorsement.
Tanker endorsement license preferred.
Ability to read, install and test water meters.
Ability to walk routes and use meter reading equipment.
Ability to effectively operate, adjust and repair b-box, hydrants and value boxes.
Knowledge of, and ability to use, basic computer / field laptops and programs.
Knowledge of sewer repair, rehab, replacement and maintenance preferred. _
Knowledge / Skills
H.S. Diploma / GED _
Other
Ability to physically perform manual labor including working overtime when required.
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