Foreperson

American Water; Hillsborough Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Defined Contribution Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Prescription

Dental and vision coverage

Disability

Paid time off

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Health and wellness programs

Résumé du poste

American Water is seeking a distribution operator to respond to emergencies and manage field crews for water and wastewater distribution tasks. You will locate, operate, and repair mains, hydrants, and valves while monitoring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role includes night hours, local travel, and potential overtime, with emphasis on data recording and customer service. Training and growth opportunities are provided within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have geographic knowledge of the service area and basic fluid principles.
• Knowledge of safety practices and regulations for confined spaces, trenching and Competent Person.
• Ability to locate and safely repair components of the transmission and distribution system.
• Capable of operating company equipment and vehicles necessary for the job.

Responsabilités

• Lead employees and coordinate use of equipment and personnel to ensure safe operations.
• Analyze jobs to determine resources; mobilize staff in emergencies and follow overtime procedures.
• Locate, access, operate, and repair mains, hydrants, valves, and related fixtures.
• Investigate hydraulic variations and initiate corrective actions to protect service.
• Perform tests such as fire flows and pressure checks on the distribution system.
• Complete house-to-house connections and mark-out other utilities as needed.
• Record data and maintain accurate records of field activities.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve customer and company issues for service quality.
• Conduct water loss audits and assess usage patterns at customer accounts.
• Daily local travel and potential overtime; operate during various weather conditions.

Connaissances

Geographic knowledge

Safety procedures

Distribution system knowledge

Troubleshooting

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

Operate company equipment

Vehicle operation

Description du poste

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 be offered 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!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Respond to and resolve emergencies/inquires related to water and wastewater distribution operations.

Hours/Shift

• Sunday - Thursday 12AM - 8:30 AM.
• Possible overtime.

Key Accountabilities

• Independently leads employees and works autonomously to coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of company equipment and assigned personnel.
• Analyzes job and determines resources needed to perform job. In emergency circumstances, contacts police, calls for mark outs, and mobilizes employees in accordance with overtime procedures.
• Locates, accesses, operates, and/or repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and plumbing fixtures.
• Investigates and diagnoses hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service, and initiates corrective action.
• Performs distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses.
• Completes house-to- house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service. Locates company facilities, and in accord with the Underground Facility Program, marks-out company facilities and initiates requests to mark-out other utilities' facilities.
• Raises to grade company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles and covers, and curb and valve boxes.
• Operates and repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
• Completes the installation of facilities including, but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, and blow-offs.
• Collects and evaluates water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.
• Transports materials to and from facilities and/or job sites. In emergencies, autonomously obtains materials from storeroom or yard.
• Prepares company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
• Restores service to frozen company facilities, as required.
• Records pertinent data and maintains accurate records.
• Responds to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involves the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibility.
• Reports conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in damage to company facilities.
• Conducts water loss audits including, but not limited to, pipe and fixture inspections and usage patterns at customers' accounts.
• May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees.
• May be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capabilities of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must possess geographical knowledge of the company's service area and distribution system, as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and basic electrical theory and related safety procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of:safety practices, as well as state and federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• Various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system and possesses the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to ensure the integrity of the transmission and distribution system.

Experience/Education

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

• Daily local travel.

Certifications & Licenses

• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain.
• DOT Medical card or ability to obtain.
• Complete Competent Person training and receive certificate.
• Work is indoors and outdoors.
• Required to work in all adverse weather conditions; e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat. Understand and follow Company safety procedures; wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Adhere to Company dress code.
• Required to stand/walk for long distances on a daily basis.