Truck Driver/Utility Worker - $28.43/hr

American Water Co.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Truck Driver/Utility Worker to maintain and protect the distribution system, including pipelines, hydrants, valves, and appurtenances. The role supports safe operation and reliable service in all weather.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and vocational preparation. Work involves outdoor duties, standard safety guidelines, and potential equipment operation in a Union environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or State-recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate.
• Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally-significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the-job training, or essential experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and record work data as assigned by supervisor.
• Dig excavations for pipe repair using pavement breakers, pry bars, shovels, and hand tools.
• Backfill, tamp, and install temporary paving.
• Ensure jobsite safety and security prior to leaving.
• Determine materials and fittings needed for tasks.
• Perform cutting, threading, brazing, soldering, and connecting pipe and fittings.
• Occasionally drive company vehicles including backhoe.
• Assist as Laborer when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Vocational prep / apprenticeship

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.

Job Title: Truck Driver/Utility Worker - $28.43/hr

Posting Start Date: 9/10/26

Job Description:

Position Information

Posted Range: $28.43/hour

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!

Primary Role

The Truck Driver/Utility Worker performs a variety of tasks to assist in the efficient and reliable operation, maintenance, protection, and appearance of all pipelines, services, hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances within the distribution system. The role is primarily that of a Utility Worker.

The shift for this position is Monday through Friday 7a-3:30p.

Key Accountabilities

• Constantly performs work assigned by supervisor; collects, compiles, and records work data.
• Constantly breaks up pavement, using pavement breakers, pry bars, shovels, picks, and other hand tools to dig excavations preparatory to removing and/or repairing pipes.
• Frequently backfills, tamps, and installs temporary paving, using assorted hand tools and tamping machine.
• Frequently ensures jobsite is secure prior to leaving.
• Frequently determines appropriate material, pipe sections, valves, and fittings needed to perform assigned work.
• Frequently performs cutting, threading, brazing, soldering, and connecting or adjoining pipe and fittings, as required.
• Frequently performs taps, as required. Occasionally drives company vehicles including backhoe, as required.
• Occasionally installs or removes shoring systems, as required. Constantly follows established safety guidelines and procedures.
• Occasionally performs duties of Laborer, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education

• High School graduate or State-recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate.
• Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally-significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the-job training, or essential experience.

Work Environment

• All work is outside work in all types of weather and involving contact with water or other liquids.
• Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Exposure to ambient temperature extremes both hot and cold.
• Works near gasoline, oil, or substances in the soil.
• Potential exposure to poison ivy, oak, sumac, insects, etc.
• Subject to potential hazards such as driving/driving in darkness, working in traffic/darkness, and working with and around excavation equipment and compressed air.
• Subject to noise exposure and vibration from jack hammer, air compressor, trash pumps, and gas tamp.

Competencies

Plans & Aligns Decision Making Communicates Effectively Builds Networks Action Oriented

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

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.