Utility Worker

American Water Co.; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the utilities sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves performing skilled tasks related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of water distribution systems. Candidates will work outdoors, ensuring the safe delivery of water services while operating various tools and machinery. The company values diversity and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a team that champions safety and innovation while keeping life flowing for millions.

Benefits

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Experience in water distribution systems is essential.
• High School diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and construction tasks on water distribution systems.
• Drive company vehicles and operate heavy machinery safely.

Skills

Knowledge of water distribution systems

Safety awareness

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Tapping machines

Compaction equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108029

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.

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, we keep life flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs skilled tasks associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the water distribution system including, but not limited to, fire and domestic services, meter settings, water mains and valves.
• Routinely drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, coal or bituminous paving materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs all functions in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.
• Cuts, threads, and joins pipe sections as directed.
• Performs wet taps using large and small tapping machines, installs repair sleeves, flares copper, installs meter setting and yokes.
• Cuts, threads, and screws together sections of pipe forming service line and lays service line into trench.
• Erects barricades and places safety lights around worksites to protect workers from street traffic; may flag traffic as required. Breaks up pavement, using air hammer, manually digs a ditch preparatory to laying or removing pipe or service lines.
• Operates, maintains and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water. Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Reads and adjusts flowmeters and gauges to regulate equipment according to water consumption and demand.
• Maneuvers pipe sections, valves, and fittings into position.
• Backfills excavations using compaction equipment on dirt, crushed stone and cold-mix asphalt. Removes and installs water meters, reads meter after installation.
• Performs maintenance work on company property and grounds.
• Drives company vehicles, including dump truck, may pull trailers/equipment.
• Inspects truck, equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas/diesel, oil antifreeze and water.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Broad working knowledge of distribution system components, including their installation, such as valves, hydrants, tapping devices and various types of pipe materials.

Experience/Education

• Experience in water distribution systems.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Travel Requirements

Certifications/Licenses

As required. License requirements vary by state. Candidate must possess required licenses or have the ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

Regularly works in outside weather conditions. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually loud.

Champions safety, customer obsessed, cultivates innovation, nimble learning, drives results.

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 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.