Utility Worker I

Essential Utilities, Inc.

91d • $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! 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. Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Utility Worker at our Roaring Creek/Shamokin location!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) must be attained within 90 days of hire.
• Construction or mechanical background preferred.
• Candidate must be able to pass the DOT Medical exam as required as part of hiring process.
• Ability to lift 100lbs.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft office applications as well as web-based systems.
• The position requires passing the PA Waterworks Distribution E licensing exam within thirty-six months of date of hire.
• The position requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 120-days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water distribution system facilities, such as water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, etc.
• Utilizes company technology to ensure assigned work is captured within work order management applications.
• Ensures daily work complies with EPA and PUC regulatory requirements for operations.
• Ensures that daily work complies with established company safety policies and procedures.
• Operates and performs maintenance on all equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance of the water system.
• Reads and interprets maps, drawings, and schematics to include GIS data.
• Performs field service representative and meter reading work as assigned.
• Satisfactorily meets internal and external customer requirements through effective communication and initiative.
• Proficient in communicating via email and text.
• May involve operating a backhoe, excavator, dump truck, and other company vehicles.
• Responds to after hour calls for emergency and non-emergency situations as required.
• Available for scheduled overtime.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED