Emergency Utility Person

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Upper Moreland Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is hiring an Emergency Utility Worker for the Eastern Maintenance Division in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The role responds to utility emergencies and service requests, including investigating service leaks and main breaks, operating valves and hydrants, setting and reading meters, and responding to ONE CALL requests. The position requires swing-shift work, including weekends and holidays, and wearing a company-supplied uniform. A written examination and field test will be given; calculators are permitted.

Requirements

Be capable of functioning independently.
Have and maintain a valid operator's driving license.
Be familiar with Eastern and Western Division territories.
Be familiar with PUC regulations, particularly those concerning termination of services, and with all aspects of company policies.
Be familiar with GIS, AIMS, and UTILISPHERE.
Be physically capable of operating valves and fire hydrants and shutting down main breaks.
Be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Be available for swing-shift work, including weekends and holidays.
Wear a company-supplied uniform.

Responsibilities

Investigate and properly evaluate service leaks and main breaks.
Set, read, or change meters up to 1 inch, including AMRs.
Read company plans and other forms or records relevant to the job.
Operate valves and fire hydrants and shut down main breaks.
Operate locating devices relevant to the job.
Respond to ONE CALL requests, clear and mark them, and enter responses in the UTILISPHERE computer program.
Deliver items deemed necessary by other departments when customer availability requires it.
Use a computer to review plates, plans, tap cards, and email.
Assist other departments with confined-space entry.
Flush hydrants and blow-offs.
Communicate with the public and maintain a neat personal appearance.