Distribution Technician - Water Utility

Essential Utilities, Inc.

126d • $27

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have legible handwriting, basic mathematical and communication skills.
• Be trustworthy, conscientious and have the proper regard for the use of time and equipment.
• Have a personality that allows full cooperation, communication with and assistance to other employees and the public.
• Be able to readily read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions as given by supervisors.
• Be neat, reliable, resourceful, have a retentive memory and be able to think and act promptly.
• Be able to discern between the relative importance of assigned duties.
• Be able to send and receive instructions by radio and telephone.
• Wear proper clothing as required by the Company.
• Have the capacity and desire for advancement.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL license.
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class 'D' Water Operators Certification preferred upon hire, must obtain within one (1) year of the date of hire for new employees or within 6 months of transference into this position for current employees.

Responsibilities

• Operation and routine maintenance of all equipment and vehicles including trucks, pumps, pavement and rock breakers, tampers, compressors, tapping and rodding machines, boring and pushing equipment.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of pipe and service lines and related valves, fittings and appurtenances.
• Installation of meters, meter housings, and the repair and maintenance of meter housings.
• Grounds keeping over mains, services and other areas.
• Proper use of various tools, instruments, and equipment associated with the work.
• Makes measurements and surveys as required for proper record keeping.
• Performs and records inspections and tests of system and appurtenances.
• Load and unload various equipment and supplies at work site or storage areas.
• Performing the duties listed above in a safe manner following OSHA, IDOL, USDOT, Company and any other applicable safety related rules and regulations.
• Be available for reasonable overtime work and be available for emergency call-out duty when necessary to provide service to the public.
• Other duties as assigned to provide to customers and/or forward the goals and objectives of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees