Utility Technician

Aqua America, Inc.; Greenbackville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua America, Inc. is seeking individuals for a maintenance position focused on the installation and repair of water distribution systems. This role requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining excellent customer service.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid U.S. driver’s license. While no prior experience is required, mechanical or electrical background is preferred. The job may involve heavy lifting and working in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required; mechanical and/or electrical experience is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment.
• Load and unload various equipment and chemicals at worksites.
• Read meters and update documentation of work activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Familiarity with computers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Duties

• Performs semi-skilled installation, maintenance and repair of valves, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems using hand and power tools.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment; i.e. trucks, digging, trenching equipment, and other equipment in accordance with company procedures, equipment and operating standards.
• Loads and unloads various equipment, chemicals and supplies at worksites and storage areas.
• Operates medium construction equipment under the supervision of a qualified operator.
• Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs ground keeping and custodial work as assigned.
• Resolves routine problems and notifies management of issues outside scope of responsibility.
• Reads meters as needed.
• Updates and maintains documentation of work activities, including closing work orders as needed in the system.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience is required although mechanical and/or electrical experience is preferred.
• Valid U.S. 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 well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
• May be required to be “on-call” per the site schedule.
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative 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.