Utility Technician - 106228

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Role Performs a variety of tasks in assisting and participating in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes.

Key Accountabilities  * Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.  * Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction.  * Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar.  * Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while worker tightens connections.  * Taps into pressurized water mains.  * Flares and connects copper and plastic piping.  * Installs repair clamps on pressurized water mains and service lines.  * Operates valves and fire hydrants.  * Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure.  * Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment.  * Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records.  * Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job.  * Obtains and records water meter readings in company's service area to ensure accurate billing of customers' accounts within established timeframes.  * Accurately measures pressure and flow at meter to detect leaks.  * Responds to customer inquiries accurately and professionally. Performs turn ons and turn offs as necessary.  * Directs the activities of any personnel assigned.  * Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills  * Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.  * Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.

Experience/Education  * Minimum 1 year in construction, plumbing, and/or building trades.  * High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications & Licenses  * As required. License requirements vary by state.  * Candidate must possess required licenses or have the ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

Work Environment  * Outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions.  * Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position.

Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.