Utility Worker III

American Water Works Association; Oracle (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association is seeking a Utility Worker III to support field service and distribution operations. The role involves communicating with the public and staff, preparing reports, maps, and daily records, and maintaining a positive company image.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to lift 75 pounds, and completion of required safety and licensing steps. On-call duties and overtime during emergencies are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with vocational training in pipefitting, electrical, or engine crafts.
• Two years' experience in pipefitting or maintenance with pipefitting.
• Maturity to work independently and safely.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and welding experience.
• Understanding of water production and distribution methods.
• Basic math and ability to read maps and reports.

Responsibilities

• General operation and maintenance of the water distribution system, installations of mains, services, hydrants, and fittings.
• Record system changes on maps and records.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps and equipment.
• Install new or replacement service lines and meters.
• Make turn-ons and turn-offs according to work orders.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as purification or treatment systems.
• Maintain inventory and related paperwork.
• Perform after-hours duties for emergencies and reassignments.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Welding experience

Mathematics skills

Hand tools proficiency

Meter reading device operation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma with vocational training in pipefitting or electrical crafts

Two years' experience in pipefitting or general maintenance with pipefitting

Ability to work independently and safely

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Division Manager, Operations Superintendent, Foreman and the Utility Worker (\"UW\") IV, the UW III must demonstrate a proficiency in communicating with the general public, Company employees, supervisors, and others. The UW III must demonstrate the ability to prepare legible, clear, concise, and complete written reports, map postings, meter reading route maps, ACC postings, daily reports, and CAGRD records. The UW III must understand and communicate information related to customer service, maintain proper conduct, and present a positive image of the Company. Must be available to perform on-call duties and work overtime in emergency as well as planned job assignments. This position is assigned to all Divisions except Pinal Valley.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• General operation and maintenance of the water distribution system, installation of additional facilities such as mains, services, hydrants, and auxiliary fittings.


• Record any system or equipment changes on maps and records.


• Perform regular preventive maintenance according to standard practice schedules on all pumps and equipment. Install new or replacement service lines and meters.


• Make turn-ons and turn-offs according to work orders to connect or disconnect service.


• May operate auxiliary equipment such as purification or treatment system.


• May be responsible for materials and supplies inventory and applicable paperwork.


• Utility Workers may be assigned other emergency or regular duties dependent upon available time and needs of the area.


• Will perform other duties as assigned.


• This position will perform Field Service Technician duties as needed after hours and in situations that management deems necessary to include emergencies and necessary reassignments during normal working hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate with vocational training in pipefitting, electrical, or internal combustion engine crafts.


• Two years' experience in pipefitting or general maintenance mechanic with some pipefitting.


• Mature enough to work alone effectively.


• Ability to operate heavy equipment and welding experience.


• Understanding of water production and distribution methods and systems.


• Mechanical aptitude: use of hand tools and understanding of basic mechanics.


• Functionally literate and competent in basic mathematics.


• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the handheld meter reading device and related equipment.

PROFESSIONAL OR OTHER CERTIFICATION OR LICENSING

• Must have a valid, appropriate Arizona driver's license with an acceptable driving record.


• Must have obtained and currently possess at least a Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operators Certificate from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.


• Must have a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate before UW III an advance out of the fourth wage step.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically able to perform work that requires walking, bending, kneeling, digging, and lifting items of at least seventy-five (75) pounds in weight.


• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.