$31.83/hour Utility Person

American Water Co.; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Utility Person to perform a variety of operation and maintenance tasks in water distribution. This union role in Pennsylvania offers a starting pay of $31.83 per hour with potential incentives according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with opportunities for overtime and career growth while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans and health coverage.

Qualifications

• GED/High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
• Possession of PA DOT Certification is required.
• Valid PA Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water distribution systems, including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and service disruptions as needed.
• Complete forms, sketches, and field notes and maintain records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

System knowledge

Education

GED/High School diploma

PA DOT Certification

PA Driver's license

Job description

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.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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.

Looking for a hands-on career with growth potential?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Utility Person to join our team and help deliver essential services to the communities we serve.

This position is a union position with Pennsylvania American Water and the starting pay rate is $31.83 per hour.

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 receive 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!

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm

American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.

Primary Role

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of water distribution.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspects, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, installs and repairs water distribution including but not limited to a) water mains, valves, hydrants and service lines, and pumping facilities.
• Responds to customer service inquiries including service disruptions, service line problems and grinder pump malfunctions.
• Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure.
• Performs new service activity including tap installation and records keeping.
• Monitors (as needed), water distribution and Scada.
• Completes all necessary forms, sketches, and field notes and uses maps and records. Maintains all necessary records. Maintains tools and work equipment.
• Performs maintenance and light construction duties including repairs and/or improvements to physical shop, custodial duties, and related building and grounds activities.
• Performs facility mark-out pursuant to Pennsylvania One-Call.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills

Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance. Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.

Experience/Education

GED/High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.

Cert/Licenses: PA DOT Certification required. Valid PA Driver's license.

Work is in environmental conditions including contact with changing weather conditions. Electrical hazard conditions. Exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration.

Other

Position is subject to 24 hour call-out and overtime.

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

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 arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.