Are we RIGHT for you?

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, employee assistance program, and more. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Utilities Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent, the Utilityman operates and maintains the utilities water production and distribution system and the utilities wastewater treatment and collection systems using prescribed processes, procedures and practices. Also performs laboratory testing. Performs on-call duties and other related duties as required. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

• Operates, adjusts and regulates and maintains chemical feed pumps, sludge removal systems and related wastewater equipment.
• Performs water sampling and testing.
• Takes periodic readings and records the readings.
• Operates, inspects and maintains water distribution system valves and hydrants.
• Read, check installs and repairs customer water meters.
• Performs utility mark outs.
• Performs wastewater sampling and testing.
• Maintains the utilities facilities, collection system, and contract operations areas keeping them in a clean and sanitary condition. Notifies supervisor of any problems.
• Packs water and wastewater pumps and operates and maintains the utilities water production wells, pumps and motors.

• Performs and completes customer service requests as directed by customer service department Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) orders.
• Creates Work and Asset Management (WAM) work orders for identified work and upon approval and assignment performs the work described, updates WAM work orders as appropriate.
• Maintain records and files including digital forms and files in word, excel, GIS, MWM, WAM and other company systems.
• Politely answer and/or resolve customer’s water related inquiries.
• Performs on-call, and after hours duties as scheduled or required.
• Provides emergency response for utility operations as 1st response during work hours and after hours in on-call.
• Performs customer and production meter reading and recording duties.
• Performs meter setting, meter testing, and administrative record keeping for meter replacement and periodic testing program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Capability to work through issues towards successful completion.
• Computer system capability
• Effective communication with customers, staff, peers, superiors.
• Physical capability for lifting, walking distances, carrying equipment and other items.
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to climb and access work sites.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• At least two years of experience in operating, adjusting, regulating and repairing and maintaining pumps, valves, motors and other related water and wastewater equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude a must.
• Must have a T-1, W-1, C-1 and S-1 NJDEP license or the ability to obtain within two years.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle license.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing in English.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and system IT applications.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by any and all employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Individuals must pass a company pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to commencing work.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds assisted, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, grasp, and stand.
• Work also emphasizes visual acuity, walking distances, hearing, and speech.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended hours.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

• Climbing ability.
• Visual acuity.
• Manual dexterity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Normal hearing.
• Walking ability.
• Must be able to smell.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.