Laborer

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Upper Moreland Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs individuals in various roles, including field workers, customer service representatives, scientists, and engineers, to deliver reliable water and wastewater services to communities within its eight-state footprint. Essential Utilities, Inc. is dedicated to providing safe, clean, and reliable services that enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Operating under the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. The company is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and being a premier employer, offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities. Essential Utilities advocates for the communities it serves and acts as a steward of natural lands, protecting over 7,600 acres of forests and habitats. It is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service, and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.
A Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Restriction Removed will be required.
Must be available for overtime, as well as work after scheduled hours, holidays and weekends.
Be physically capable of lifting up to 100 pounds.
Be capable of controlled operation of pneumatic tools such as clay spade, a rock drill, a rammer, a jackhammer, and assorted hand tools such as a pick, shovel, digging bar (spade bar), sod tamper or other pertinent hand tools (hammer, chisel, wrench, etc.).
Have the capability to follow written instructions and be able to read maps and plans.
Be able to operate a dump truck and a compressor truck.
Be capable of increasing skills with experience and proper instruction.
Be capable of operating the tools relative to the department.
Capable of using a computer, tablet or other electronic devices to review plates, plans, tap cap cards, Aqua GIS, and work orders from Company’s asset management system (i.e. currently Maintenance Connection), and basic computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Subject to the Federal Highway Administration Regulations 49 CFR Part 382, including random drug and alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion testing, post-accident testing, return to duty testing, and bi-annual medical certification (physical examination).
Within five (5) days of notification, secure the necessary Knowledge Test Authorization Form from PENNDOT and take the necessary vision screening.
Within sixty (60) days of award of job, pass the required knowledge testing to receive the required learner’s permit.
Within an additional one hundred twenty (120) days, secure a CDL with necessary endorsements.

Responsibilities

Operate pneumatic tools such as clay spade, a rock drill, a rammer, a jackhammer, and assorted hand tools such as a pick, shovel, digging bar (spade bar), sod tamper or other pertinent hand tools (hammer, chisel, wrench, etc.) in a controlled manner.
Follow written instructions and read maps and plans.
Operate a dump truck and a compressor truck.
Operate the tools relative to the department.
Use a computer, tablet or other electronic devices to review plates, plans, tap cap cards, Aqua GIS, and work orders from the Company’s asset management system (currently Maintenance Connection).
Utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.