Truck Driver/Utility Worker - $28.43/hr

American Water; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is hiring for a Truck Driver/Utility Worker in Chattanooga, TN. The role supports the distribution system by performing tasks related to pipelines, hydrants, valves, and related appurtenances, with an emphasis on safe operation and reliable service.

Shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering opportunities for growth, with compensation supplemented by a comprehensive benefits package and potential incentive pay per the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with vocational training or equivalent.
• Work is outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to water or liquids.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines, hydrants, valves, and fittings.
• Assist with excavation, paving, and site safety.
• Record work data and follow supervisor instructions.
• Drive company vehicles including backhoe when required.
• Ensure jobsite security and safety guidelines.

Education

High School graduate or State-recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate

Job description

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.
• 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.