Utility Mechanic at American Water in Plainfield, New Jersey

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 106550



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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.


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About American Water

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


May be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.




Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of Company and valve operating equipment and assigned personnel.
• Locate, access, operate, and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and plumbing fixtures.
• Investigate and diagnose hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service, and initiate corrective action.
• Perform distribution system tests, including but not limited to, fire flows, Customer service lines, and pressure losses.
• Complete house-to-house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service.
• Locate Company facilities, and in accord with the Underground Facility Program, mark-out company facilities and initiate requests to mark-out other utilities' facilities.
• Raise to grade Company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles and covers and curb and valve boxes.
• Operate and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
• Complete the installation of facilities, including but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, and any other T&D Crew work.
• Collect and evaluate water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.
• Transport materials to and from facilities and/or job sites. In emergencies, autonomously obtain material from storeroom or yard.
• Prepare Company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
• Restore service to frozen Company facilities, as required.
• Record pertinent data and maintain accurate records.
• Report conditions in the field that may adversely impact Customer Service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in damage to Company facilities.
• Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involve the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and Company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of Customer Service in all areas of responsibility.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills


Knowledge:

• Must possess geographical knowledge of the Company's service area and distribution system, as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and basic electrical theory and related safety procedures.
• Capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and maps.
• Must have working knowledge of:
• Company policies and procedures and safety practices, as well as state and federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• Various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to insure the integrity of the transmission and distribution system.
• Our computer systems and programs.
• Perform on-board valve operating equipment.

Skills:

• Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Customer Service focused.

Experience/Education


Experience:

• Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Successfully demonstrate skills of Utility Mechanic I for a minimum of one (1) to two (2) year.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Certifications & Licenses

• Must obtain a valid motor vehicle commercial driver's license, Class A. CDL within one year and license must be maintained while in classification.
• Complete Competent Person training to receive certification.

Work Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors.
• Will be required to work in all adverse weather conditions (i.e., rain, snow, sleet, heat).
• Understand and follow Company safety procedures; wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Required to stand/walk for long distances on a daily basis.

Travel Requirements

• Daily local travel.
  

Other

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position.
• May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees.
• May also be assigned to direct other employees. In the absence of the Foreman,
• Assume lead role.
• Maintains professionalism in appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Adhere to all Company polices & practices, including the dress code policy, at all times.

Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates



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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants
based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.




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