What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107740
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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 Water’s 6,500 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.
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 Water’s 6,500 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.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 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 Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
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.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform 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.
- Ensure sites are secure before leaving Interprets system maps and field locates water company assets, removes 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 tools; manually dig ditches in preparation of laying or removing pipe or service lines; maneuvering pipe sections, valves and fittings in to position.
- Must be able to maneuver equipment and materials of varying weights up to 100 lbs.
- Backfills excavations using compaction equipment on dirt, crusted stone and cold-mix; may operate small backhoe.
- Reads meters and ensure readings are properly recorded.
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills
- Computer skills to navigate use of technology for recording work activities (e.g. ipad, laptop, cell phone)
- Must basic geographical knowledge of the 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.
Experience/Education
- GED/HS Diploma
- Able to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for completion of assigned responsibilities;
- Must possess five (5) years of experience in utility/construction or related field.
Travel Requirements
- Must live within 30 minutes of Princeton Operations center in order to respond to emergencies timely
Work Environment
- Typical outdoor work environment; must be available to work overtime as needed
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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