What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Services Technician position at American Water?
Job Description
Job Title: Field Services Technician
Posting Start Date: 10/28/26
Job Description:
Position Information
Posted Range: This is a Union represented role paying $36.43 per hour.
This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary Role
Performs J.U.L.I.E. locates. Performs b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, and leak detection. Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed, and performs customer service functions, when needed. Breakdown of tasks determined by community and business need.
Key Accountabilities
Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
Job Title: Field Services Technician
Posting Start Date: 10/28/26
Job Description:
Position Information
Posted Range: This is a Union represented role paying $36.43 per hour.
This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary Role
Performs J.U.L.I.E. locates. Performs b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, and leak detection. Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed, and performs customer service functions, when needed. Breakdown of tasks determined by community and business need.
Key Accountabilities
- Performs J.U.L.I.E. locates. Performs b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, and leak detection.
- Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed, and performs customer service functions, when needed.Works with utility crews and customers, performing various water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, installations, and a high level of customer service awareness to include working on main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and jet flushing sewers.
- Maintains and keeps equipment in proper and safe operating condition.
- Performs required paperwork and investigations accurately, completely, detailed, and on time.
- Operates heavy equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, water pumps, jackhammers, sewer jet cleaning and vacuum equipment, TV equipment, etc.
- Effectively operates various equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, Sawzall, augers, b-box keys, meter reading equipment, etc.Works with teams or alone to complete assigned projects on time.
- Willing to perform any and all related job functions, when needed.
- Active driver’s license required.
- Must obtain Class A IL CDL license within 90 days of hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Zero to two years of experience in the water industry.
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.Frequent stooping, bending, and crouching.
- Frequent use of manual and power tools, requiring the use of multiple muscle groups on a regular basis.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Primarily outdoors.
- May involve dig sites.
- May involve going into customer homes.
- Works overtime when required.
Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
Salary : $36