Seasonal Laborer

Aqua, Inc.; Roaring Creek (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving the environment and protecting natural resources. We are seeking a full-time seasonal administrative team member to support our Roaring Creek Division office. In this role, you will engage with customers and internal staff, ensuring smooth operations through effective communication and teamwork. This position offers an opportunity to be part of an essential service that impacts communities positively. If you possess strong customer service skills and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and make a difference with us.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist answering incoming phone calls from customers and vendors.
• Support administrative team with customer account activities.
• Assist with operational data collection and organization.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork Skills

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Are you looking for a Seasonal Opportunity at Aqua Pennsylvania, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities? We are currently hiring for a full-time seasonal administrative team member from May through August.

In this role, the primary responsibilities are supporting the administrative office staff in the Roaring Creek Division office in Shamokin, PA. This position must be able to interact with the public and Aqua team in a professional and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist answering incoming phone calls from customers and vendors.
• Assist with operational data collection and organization.
• Assist administrative team with customer account related activities, including monitoring service order system.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist with Accounts Payable processing duties.
• Pay Rate $16.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with customers and internal staff.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules
• Must always follow directions and implement safety procedures
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. >>>> not sure if 50 lbs applies to office environment

Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents

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.