Wastewater General Laborer

American Water Co.; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Co. is seeking a laborer responsible for maintaining facilities and grounds. The role involves manual tasks such as loading supplies, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. This position offers a stable work environment with opportunities for growth, emphasizing safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.
• PA DEP WW Operator license Class A, E preferred.
• PA DOT Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular housekeeping of facilities & grounds.
• Operate various safety and power equipment.
• Perform visual inspections and assist in emergency response.

Skills

Safety practices knowledge

Communication skills

Hand and power tools skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gas powered pumps

Generators

Power washers

Job description

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Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108248

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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 18thon 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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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

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.

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