Division Wide Laborer - Water Utility

Essential Utilities, Inc.

13d•$21•Onsite

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! About Essential Utilities 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. JOB SUMMARY Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Division Wide Laborer. This role is under the direction of the Field Supervisor III and is responsible for routine maintenance of all equipment and vehicles, labor type work including by not limited to facility maintenance and groundskeeping. The Division Wide Laborer assists the Distribution and Water Treatment Technicians in their respective job duties.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License
Must obtain a CDL license within 6 months of employment
Must pass DOT Physical during the pre-employment process
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
Understand computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred
Have the technical, academic and physical ability including lifting 50lbs. to perform the duties of this classification
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing
Be able to readily read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
Understand the responsibility to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters.
Understand and maintain plant processes through computer-controlled equipment.
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
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.
Reside within 30 minutes of the office
See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

Routine maintenance of all equipment and vehicles including backhoes; trucks; pumps; motors; water treatment equipment; pavement and rock breakers; tampers; compressors; tapping and rodding machines; boring and pushing equipment; including grease and oiling pumps and motors and such other equipment and vehicles as the Company may have or acquire.
All meter reading and installation of meters, meter housings, and the repair and maintenance of meter housings
Grounds keeping over mains, services and other areas including all restoration work.
Hanging of notifications cards and other notices required to inform customers of the company’s operation.
Water Sample collection throughout the distribution system and at all plant and pumping facilities.
Custodial care and painting in and around all Aqua Illinois, Inc. facilities including grounds keeping, and grass cutting.
Turn off and on customer’s service in the field for various reasons.
Minor repairs of Curb Boxes.
Minor maintenance of hydrants, hydrant flushing, and painting.
Assisting with valve operations throughout the distribution system and at all plant and pumping facilities.
Traffic control for crews working on the systems.
Cleaning of all Basins at the Water Treatment Plant.
Loading, unloading, and ordering various equipment and supplies at work site or storage areas.
Proper use of various tools and instruments associated with the work.
Makes measurements and surveys as required for proper record keeping.
Performing and recording inspections and test of system and appurtenances.
Available for reasonable overtime work and available for emergency call-out duty when necessary to provide service to the public.
Performing the duties listed above in a safe manner following IEPA, OSHA, IDOT, USDOT, Company and any other applicable safety related rules and regulations.
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned