Operator - Third Class

Aqua America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua America, Inc. currently seeks a Distribution Operator – Third Class for Springfield, PA. The role involves maintaining water distribution systems, reading plans, and performing hydrant and valve inspections.

Candidates must have a Class E license and be able to lift up to 85 pounds, with flexibility for after-hours work. The position requires driving within the company territory, operating valve equipment, and updating asset data and work orders using Aqua GIS and other computer tools.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA DEP Waterworks Operator Class E license.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, charts and gauges.
• Capable of inspection and maintenance on fire hydrants and valves.
• Ability to operate transmission and distribution valves with equipment.
• Proficient with using a computer to review plans and create work orders.
• Flexibility to work after hours, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical plans for water distribution.
• Inspect and maintain hydrants and automatic valves.
• Operate transmission and distribution valves using equipment.
• Perform booster station operations and storage facility tasks.
• Update asset information and create work orders as needed.
• Complete reports and time sheets accurately and neatly.
• Support after-hours and weekend coverage when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Reading plans

Math basics

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

PA DEP Waterworks Op Class E license

Tools

Aqua GIS

Email

Computer basics

Job description

Operator - Third Class# Careers## Operator - Third ClassApply: PA Springfield: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R6509Aqua, 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.An opening currently exists for a DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR – Third Class – Springfield, PA **Qualifications:*** Valid driver’s license and be familiar with Company territory.* Be available for work after scheduled hours, holidays and weekends.* Good communication skills to interact with customers, both external and internal. Must have good handwriting to neatly fill out reports, time sheets, work orders, etc. and perform any other duties as assigned.* Capable of lifting tools weighing up to 85 pounds.* Possess a basic knowledge of mathematics and hydraulics as they apply to water distribution systems. Be able to read and interpret plans, charts, gauges, etc.* Capable of performing inspection and maintenance on fire hydrants and automatic valves. Follow company confined space entry procedures where applicable.* Capable of operating transmission and distribution valves using trailer mounted and portable operating machines and or valve keys where applicable.* Be able to perform operation and maintenance duties at booster stations and storage facilities. Conduct security inspections at same.* Capable of using a computer or other electronic devices to review plates, plans, tap cards, Aqua GIS, e-mail. Update asset information and create work orders as needed.* The position requires the employee to currently hold and maintain a PA DEP Waterworks Operators Class E license. Qualified employees have 24 months to obtain license or bid into another position or forfeit their position. **Pay Rate:** The starting rate of pay is $38.91 ## per hour.##All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 15, 2022, will receive four dollars ($4.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate. The wage reduction will be returned in one dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a four (4) year period. Employee will receive annual contract increases. **Internal Applicants:**Please review the details of this job carefully. It must be understood that the person selected to fill this position must accept.* Employees must be employed more than twelve (12) months in a department to be eligible to apply for a job outside of the department. However, employees with twelve (12) months or more in the union but with less than twelve (12) months in a department, may apply for a job classification that pays a higher hourly rate than the classification the employee currently holds.* An employee will be limited to two (2) higher wage classification advancements outside of a department in a twelve (12) month period. If there are no applicants with more than the required twelve (12) months, employees with less than twelve (12) months’ service shall be eligible.* Applicants for this position may access their personnel file only one time for up to one hour during the five-day posting period so they may review previous testing material. Interested applicants can apply online through Workday, on or before **Wednesday, October 28, 2026.**Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, 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.