Water Utility Worker - Jackson, MS

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Water Utility Worker to join a collaborative team responsible for servicing and maintaining water systems, vehicles, tools and equipment.

The role involves physical labor, safety-focused tasks and ensuring uninterrupted utility services for clients. Regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites is required; a valid driver's license and clean driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of operating and maintaining vehicles, equipment, tools for water systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools used in water systems.
• Assist maintenance personnel with digging trenches and loading materials.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a WaterUtility Worker, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based inJackson, MS you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the servicing and corrective maintenance of water systems, including maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment. You’ll operate and maintain vehicles, equipment and tools to load and haul product, dig and refill trenches, maintain grounds and buildings, and carry or hold materials, supplies and tools to assist other maintenance personnel. You’ll also maintain accurate records and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’lltake actionto ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

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Here’s what you’ll need

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, tools, and machinery, used in and around water/wastewater systems, structures and buildings.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $28,800.00 to $44,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.