Utility Worker

Aqua America, Inc.; Roaring Creek (PA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual contract increases

Competitive wage

Job summary

Aqua America, Inc. in Roaring Creek, PA is seeking a Utility Worker I to join the Local Office team. You will repair main breaks and service leaks, install new services, and maintain valves and hydrants, while performing water main mark outs per PA One Call.

You will use company handheld devices to document work orders, read maps and schematics, and perform monthly leak detection. A valid driver's license is required, and a CDL must be obtained within 120 days; lifting 100 lbs and operating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• CDL to be attained within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.
• DOT Medical exam may be required.
• Proficiency with computers and office/web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water distribution facilities including mains, valves and hydrants.
• Reads maps, drawings, and GIS data for work planning.
• Repairs main breaks and service leaks; installs new services.
• Performs field service and meter reading work as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with EPA/PUC rules and safety policies.
• Responds to after-hours calls and may require overtime.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT exam

Lift 100 lbs

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL within 90 days of hire

Job description

Job Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a Utility Worker I at our Roaring Creek Local Office location! The Utility Worker I will report directly to the Field Supervisor and be responsible for repairing main breaks and service leaks, installation of new services, and repairing/replacing valves and fire hydrants. Duties also include performing water main mark outs in accordance with the requirements of the PA One Call regulations. The Utility Worker I will also be responsible for performing monthly leak detection on Aqua facilities using company leak detection equipment. All work and time will be documented through the company’s work order system using a wireless handheld device.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water distribution system facilities, such as water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, etc.
• Utilizes company technology to ensure assigned work is captured within work order management applications.
• Ensures daily work complies with EPA and PUC regulatory requirements for operations.
• Ensures that daily work complies with established company safety policies and procedures.
• Operates and performs maintenance on all equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance of the water system.
• Reads and interprets maps, drawings, and schematics to include GIS data.
• Performs field service representative and meter reading work as assigned.
• Satisfactorily meets internal and external customer requirements through effective communication and initiative.
• Proficient in communicating via email and text.
• May involve operating a backhoe, excavator, dump truck, and other company vehicles.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, pavement saws, pipe saws, compressors, generators, jackhammers, and compacting equipment.
• Responds to after hour calls for emergency and non-emergency situations as required.
• Available for scheduled overtime.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) must be attained within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Construction or mechanical background preferred.
• Candidate must be able to pass the DOT Medical exam as required as part of hiring process.
• Ability to lift 100lbs.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft office applications as well as web-based systems.
• Position requires passing the PA Waterworks Distribution E licensing exam within thirty‑six months of date of hire.
• Position requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 120‑days from date of hire.

Benefits and Compensation

Rate of pay: $27.79. All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after May 24, 2017, will receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate. The wage reduction will be returned in one dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a three (3) year period. Employee will receive annual contract increases.

EEO Statement

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