Water Distribution & Wastewater Technician

American Water Co.; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Warren County, PA is seeking a Utility Person to perform operations and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities. The role involves inspecting, operating, maintaining, and repairing systems, responding to service disruptions, and recording field notes and maps.

Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma, PA DOT certification, and a valid PA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, installs and repairs water distribution and wastewater collection system facilities including but not limited to water mains, valves, hydrants and service lines, sewer lines, manholes and service laterals, and pumping and flow control facilities.
• Responds to customer service inquiries including service disruptions, service line problems and grinder pump malfunctions.
• Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure.
• Performs new service activity including tap installation and recordskeeping.
• Monitors plant operations (as needed), water distribution and wastewater collection systems and makes adjustments as directed to control their operations.
• Operates and maintains plant process equipment as directed.
• Completes all necessary forms, sketches, and field notes and uses maps and records. Maintains all necessary records. Maintains tools and work equipment.
• Performs maintenance and light construction duties including repairs and/or improvements to physical plant, custodial duties, and related building and grounds activities. Performs facility mark-out pursuant to Pennsylvania One-Call.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Distribution/collection systems

Education

GED/High School diploma

Job description

American Water in Warren County, PA is seeking a Utility Person to perform operations and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities. The role involves inspecting, operating, maintaining, and repairing systems, responding to service disruptions, and recording field notes and maps.

Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma, PA DOT certification, and a valid PA driver's license.