Pipe Mechanic

American Water Co.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Gary, IN is hiring for a field-based distribution role focused on operation, maintenance and construction of water system facilities. You will work with taps, valves, mains, hydrants and services, read gauges, perform checks, and document activities to help keep life flowing safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic mechanical knowledge and comfort working outdoors in various weather.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity with basic hand tools.
• Experience using company technology (computers, laptops, mobile devices) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, operate, inspect and maintain taps, valves, valve boxes, mains, hydrants and services, or assist in those tasks.
• Locate water mains, service boxes, and valve boxes, or assist in those tasks.
• Locate leaks or assist in those tasks.
• Install recording gauges and change charts, or assist in those tasks.
• Install corrosion protection devices on underground piping, or assist in those tasks.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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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.

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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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18thon Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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• Local travel to various worksites within operational foot print.

Primary Role

Perform wide variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, and construction of structures, equipment, grounds, mains, services, hydrants, and other system facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Install, remove, operate, inspect and maintain taps, valves, valve boxes, mains, hydrants and services, or assist in those tasks.
• Locate water mains, service boxes, and valve boxes, or assist in those tasks.
• Locate leaks or assist in those tasks.
• Install recording gauges and change charts, or assist in those tasks.
• Install corrosion protection devices on underground piping, or assist in those tasks.
• Thaw services, fire hydrants and mains, or assist in those tasks.
• Repair all sizes and types of tapping machines, or assist in those tasks.
• Disinfect, flush, pressurize, and hydrostatically test water mains and services, check for chlorine residual, and collect samples from the distribution system, or assist in those tasks. 9. Set and remove well points, assemble headers and operate pumps of all types used in the Distribution Department, or assist in those tasks.
• Install and remove cribbing, shoring, piling and other underground structures, or assist in those tasks.
• Investigate leaks, water outages, and other complaints throughout the distribution system, or assist in those tasks.
• After repairs are made make turn-ons and turn-offs at the service box for non-payments and unauthorized use, or assist in those tasks.
• Read appropriate meters, instruments and gauges.
• Know the location and types of mains, valves and hydrants within the distribution system to be able to efficiently perform work assignments.
• Legibly and accurately fill out time reporting tool, street repair reports, hydrant reports, leak reports, and other required paperwork.
• Know the names and uses of, and operate and maintain all the tools, equipment, machines and materials used in distribution work.
• Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, perform other concrete and carpentry work. Perform right of way repair work, including blacktopping paving, sodding, stone, dirt and seed or assist in those tasks.
• Ability to administer Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS) 4 practices.
• Participate in OSHA (i.e. trench/excavation) and other training classes.
• Drives company automobiles, trucks, used in the department, and complete any maintenance required inspection tickets.
• Work from engineering drawings and sketches, service manuals, or other references to effectively perform duties.
• Follow prescribed methods for loading and unloading, handling, and storing of materials and supplies.
• Know the location of company facilities and be familiar with the service area to efficiently perform work assignments.
• Assist other employees as directed.
• Instruct and train other employees as directed.When flexed be able to perform the following jobs; Storeroom, B&G, Utility Worker, Meter Reader/MPG.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic mechanical knowledge and familiar with basic hand tools is desired.

Experience/Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Use of company technology, i.e, computers, laptops, mobile devices is desired.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL.

• DOT Physical to be performed at time of hire/during pre-employment screenings.
• Working inside and outside under varies types of weather temperatures and conditions.
• Ability to work shifts and be available to for call out.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bending, lifting, working in tight spaces.

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