Laborer/Equipment Operator

Requisition ID: 108630

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Position exists to perform laborer duties and operate construction equipment (e.g. backhoe, terramite) as needed to perform operation, maintenance and construction of water distribution systems.

Key Accountabilities

- Performs all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.

- Operates earthmoving construction equipment and commercial vehicles.

- Performs safety/operational inspections and routine preventative maintenance to equipment.

- Performs duties of a laborer on a daily basis.

- Assists with erecting barricades and placing safety lights around worksites to protect workers from street traffic; may flag traffic as required.

- Operates company vehicles and pull trailers in a safe manner.

- Performs maintenance work on company property and grounds as instructed.

- Reads and understands schematics, blueprints or sketches of work to be done.

- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills

- Must possess basic geographical knowledge of the company’s service area and must be adaptable to variations in topography and weather conditions.

- Working knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices.

- Basic computer skills.

- Familiar with the duties of laborer position.

- Understanding of Miss Utility markings and regulations.

- Knowledge of hazards associated with other below and above ground utilities.

- General understanding of overhead high voltage line safety regulations and company policies regarding the same.

Experience/Education

- High School Diploma/GED; ability to read and comprehend instructions and effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients and other employees.

- Two years’ experience operating backhoe and other construction equipment.

- Experience in water/wastewater industry preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

- Valid Driver’s license required, CDL Class A required

- Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification

Work Environment

Typical outdoor work environment.

Travel Requirements

Position involves local travel, hazards include driving, working in traffic areas.

Other

Work overtime as required.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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