What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Utility Worker position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 109359
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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.
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 18th on 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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Primary Role
***This role is in Clinton, IA and is 2nd shift
Knowledge and understanding of all roles and responsibilities of distribution, commercial, and treatment operations.
Key Accountabilities
- Makes the decisions necessary to carry out work assignments delegated by the supervisor.
- Locates, inspects, operates, maintains, replaces, and installs all company assets as required to maintain the distribution system.
- Conducts leak detection on water mains, hydrants, valves, and services to reduce lost water.
- Participates in the distribution system flushing program.
- Performs work under a team concept on the distribution system, including new construction, customer services, meter installation, and meter reading as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, piping, and other operating systems in water treatment and pumping facilities.
- Qualifies as a competent person per OSHA guidelines.
- Attends company training or outside training classes as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of safety concerns associated with trenching and shoring, and other OSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of basic hydraulics.
Schedule
- Second shift: Monday - Friday 11am - 7:30pm
Experience/Education
- Must have a valid High school diploma or state recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate or GED
- Must havea valid state drivers license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report
Competencies
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Decision Quality
Nimble learning
Drives Results
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