Wastewater General Laborer

American Water; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Wastewater General Laborer to conduct housekeeping and maintenance at facilities. This full-time role involves operating equipment, performing manual tasks, and ensuring safety practices are followed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid PA driver's license, with a focus on teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills with all hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular housekeeping of all facilities and grounds.
• Operate necessary safety equipment and perform visual inspections.
• Load and unload supplies and perform excavation work.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

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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. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and filling in for turn shift as needed. The turn shifts are 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. includes weekends and holidays

Primary Role

This position conducts regular housekeeping of all Pa American Water Inc. facilities & grounds. Fills in for Turn Laborer as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Loads and unloads supplies, scrap and miscellaneous materials manually.
• Climbs ladders and steps in order to carry out assigned tasks.
• Operates all necessary safety equipment.
• Paints walls and pipes from ground level as well as on scaffolding.
• Operates gas powered pumps, generators, lawn mowers, snow blowers, grass trimmers, power washer, etc.
• Performs snow removal, grass cutting, trimming, and clean-up of interior and exterior premises.
• Performs excavation work such as digging ditches and trenches.
• Erects portable scaffolding and assists in erecting pipe scaffolding.
• Changes light bulbs as required.
• Responds to all emergency call-outs.
• Performs visual inspections of the plant and reports problems, observations, and all irregularities to supervisors.
• Assists Operators in changing chlorine containers, if and when needed.
• General Housekeeping of all facilities.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices in a plant operation.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills with all hand and power tools.
  
  

Experience/Education

High school diploma or GED.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid PA driver license.

PA DEP WW Operator license Class A, E preferred.

PA DOT Certification required.

Other

• Completion of pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol test.
• Able to lift, carry, and drag equipment and exert force up to forty (40) pounds; climb over and pull up oneself over obstacles; jump down from an elevated surface; climb through openings; jump over obstacles; crawl in confined areas; balance on uneven or narrow surfaces and use body force to gain entrance.
• Climb steps and ladders on a regular basis to perform assigned tasks.
• Work safely in an environment that includes significant noise, atmospheric conditions, and some environmental hazards that necessitate safety gear, eye protection, and occasionally a respirator.
• Work overtime at any time of day or year as required by management.
• Attend training sessions and participate in updated work procedures as necessary.
  
  

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other

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  Utilities

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