Technician, Field Operations

American Water Co.; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks entry-level personnel for meter reading, maintenance, and line locating. Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, accurate meter readings, and upkeep of hydrants, valves, and facilities.

You will learn to use multiple technologies and potentially advance in union seniority with additional training. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and an ability to obtain a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within 180 days of employment.
• Water Treatment D or DS1 or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
• Mechanical, plumbing, construction, water and/or wastewater experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties safely in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Obtain accurate meter readings using multiple technologies.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and tools with attention to safety and cost.
• Locate and operate distribution assets and hydrants, valves, wells, and wastewater plant equipment.
• Read, write, and learn operating procedures for pipe and appurtenances.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A with air brake endorsement

Water treatment certification DS1/D/Dor equivalent

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

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.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

Entry level position that involves (but is not limited to) meter reading, changeout and maitenance; line locating, leak investigation and repair; operation and maintenance of hydrants, valves and sewer facilities; vehicle upkeep, grounds and facilities maintenance, and various sampling and record keeping duties.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate the ability and desire to: Perform all duties in a safe and timely manner while following company, federal, state and local rules, regulations, and policies; take initiative or seek assistance from others to resolve safety issues.
• Learn and understand the footprint of the distribution system while efficiently obtaining accurate meter reading results using multiple technologies, and maintain meter performance by changing meters, repairing meter reading equipment and meter settings. (As a new union member this essential function is the main work focus until progression in seniority occurs which is generally the result of changes with more senior union members, i.e. someone retires.)
• Maintain all company facilities, equipment, and tools while considering safety, customer service, cost, impact to fellow employees, and mission criticality.
• Become proficient at locating, operating and maintaining company assets such as distribution mains, customer services and settings, hydrants, valves, wells, wastewater collection mains and treatment plant equipment, all of which are done during normal working hours and occasionally at night, on weekends and holidays.
• At times, work alone, be dependable, conscientious, and thorough in all work; be able to read and write, and know or have the capability of learning various operating and maintenance procedures for pipe and appurtenances; know or have the capability to learn how to use a valve plat book and how to locate the various distribution facilities; have the proper regard for the use of time, materials, tools, and equipment; must be physically and mentally capable of performing the work required.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Obtain Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within 180 days of employment
• Water Treatment D or DS1 or the ability to obtain with in first year of employement
• Mechanical, plumbing, construction, water and/or wastewater experience preferred but not required

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
• On-Call rotation (about every 6-7 weeks)

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

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