Utility Worker

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Utility Worker I at their Roaring Creek Local Office. This role reports directly to the Field Supervisor and is responsible for various tasks including repairing main breaks and service leaks, installing new services, and maintaining water distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water distribution system facilities, such as water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, etc.
• Utilizes company technology to ensure assigned work is captured within work order management applications.
• Ensures daily work complies with EPA and PUC regulatory requirements for operations.
• Ensures that daily work complies with established company safety policies and procedures.
• Operates and performs maintenance on all equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance of the water system.
• Reads and interprets maps, drawings, and schematics to include GIS data.
• Performs field service representative and meter reading work as assigned.
• Satisfactorily meets internal and external customer requirements through effective communication and initiative.
• Proficient in communicating via email and text.
• Responds to after-hour calls for emergency and non-emergency situations as required.
• Available for scheduled overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) must be attained within 90 days of hire.
• Construction or mechanical background preferred.
• Candidate must be able to pass the DOT Medical exam as required as part of the hiring process.
• Able to lift 100 lbs.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft office applications as well as web-based systems.
• The position requires passing the PA Waterworks Distribution E licensing exam within 36 months of date of hire.
• The position requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 120 days from date of hire.
• The wage reduction will be returned in one dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a three (3) year period.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.