Field Services Technician – Water Utilities Locates

American Water Co.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a field technician to perform J.U.L.I.E. locates, hydrant flushing, meter reading, and related maintenance in Peoria, IL. The role involves working with utility crews and customers to ensure safe, reliable water service.

Requires high school diploma and 0–2 years in the water industry; must obtain a Class A IL CDL within 90 days. Union represented position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to two years of experience in the water industry.
• Must obtain Class A IL CDL license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs J.U.L.I.E. locates, b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, and leak detection.
• Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed, and performs customer service functions.
• Works with utility crews and customers performing water and sewer repairs, maintenance, installations and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy equipment

Meter reading

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Line locators

Metal locators

Pressure gauges

Sawzall

Augers

Meter reading equipment

Job description

American Water is seeking a field technician to perform J.U.L.I.E. locates, hydrant flushing, meter reading, and related maintenance in Peoria, IL. The role involves working with utility crews and customers to ensure safe, reliable water service.

Requires high school diploma and 0–2 years in the water industry; must obtain a Class A IL CDL within 90 days. Union represented position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.