Utility Specialist

American Water • Kokomo, IN

12h

About The Position

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
Primary Role
Responsible for installing and repairing of service lines, water mains and hydrants. May operate heavy machinery.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Local travel within service territory
• Valid state driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Water and/or wastewater certification(s) a plus

Responsibilities

• Fix and maintain water meters
• Install or remove meters
• Flush fire hydrants
• Inspect valves
• Investigate water leaks
• Help repair main water breaks
• Turn water service on or off
• Handle maintenance requests
• Perform utility locates (mark underground lines before digging)
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Work with contractors when needed
• Respond to customer questions or complaints
• Provide meter readings for billing
• Operate trucks, tools, and equipment
• Work outside in all weather
• Lift 50–100 pounds occasionally
• Work in confined spaces (manholes, utility pits)
• Must follow safety procedures
• Must comply with Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) regulations
• After 1 year, you will be on-call every 8–10 weeks for emergency work (1 week at a time)

Benefits

• competitive salary
• health benefits package
• opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career
• benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees