Distribution Technician

Aqua; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 75,001,000 - 101,459,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability accommodation available

Job summary

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Utility Technician to perform a wide range of duties in the distribution department, including installation and maintenance of piping, valves, hydrants, services, and appurtenances. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the potential to obtain a CDL and Class E Distribution License within specified times.

The starting pay is $30.79 per hour, with wage progression through the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at hire.
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license at hire.
• Must hold CDL or obtain within six months.
• Aqua may require tests to determine qualifications.
• Must have a satisfactory work record (no more than one disciplinary occurrence within the last three years).
• Must meet the physical qualifications established for this position.
• Must hold a Class E Distribution License within 2 years.
• Must hold competent person certification or obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water distribution system facilities and associated equipment.
• Receive and process work orders; perform housekeeping and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 100 lbs and use tools/equipment properly.
• Operate and maintain vehicles assigned; report unusual conditions in the distribution system.
• Be available for emergency work after hours, weekends, and scheduled overtime.

Skills

Physical strength

Emergency on-call

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid U.S. driver’s license

CDL (or able to obtain in 6 months)

Class E Distribution License

Competent person certification

Pre-employment tests may be required

Clean work record (≤1 incident/3 yrs)

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

General Function

The Utility Technician position performs a wide variety of tasks necessary, but not limited to, work involved in the Distribution Department, and the installation and maintenance of distribution system piping, valves, hydrants, services, and appurtenances.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate and maintain water distribution system facilities, such as water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, etc.
• Operates and performs maintenance on all equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance of the water system. Uses tablet/computer to receive and process work orders and email. Performs housekeeping duties as assigned. Satisfactorily meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 100 lbs. Proper use and maintenance of tools, and equipment.
• Responsible for the operation and proper maintenance of vehicles assigned.
• Noting and reporting unusual conditions in the distribution system. Must be available for emergency work after regular working hours and weekends and for scheduled overtime.
• All other duties as assigned and capable of increasing skills with experience and proper instruction.

Special Educational Or Registration Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the GED equivalent at time of hire.
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license at time of hire.
• Must hold valid Commercial Driver’s License or be capable of acquiring one within six months from date of hire.
• Aqua may require applicant to pass reasonable tests—oral, written or practical—to determine his/her qualifications.
• Must have a satisfactory work record (no more than one disciplinary occurrence within the last three years).
• Must meet the physical qualifications established for this position. Must hold a Class E Distribution License - issued by the Pennsylvania DEP or obtain one within 2 years as specified in the bargaining unit agreement.
• Must hold competent person certification or obtain within one year.

REPORTING LEVEL

Distribution/Service Manager

The starting rate of pay is $30.79 per hour.

• Employees hired or entering the bargaining unit after 5/1/13 will initially receive a $3.00/hr. less than the applicable rate for all positions held or worked. The reduced starting wage shall be increased by $1.00/hr. each year until the employee is paid the full wage rate. Existing union employees of the Shenango Division who bid on this position will have their pay rates determined by the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement that is in effect as of the date of this posting.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.