Maintenance Mechanic

Requisition ID: 109150

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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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Position Information

Posted Range: $35.23 p/h

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

This role requires interaction with chemicals and mechanical/electrical ability.

Key Accountabilities

- Building maintenance and repairs of the structure, mechanical systems and plumbing system, such as moving furniture, painting, repairing leaks.

- Equipment maintenance and repairs to pumps, motors, valves and piping

- Use of small and large hand and powered rotary and impact tools (such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, jack hammers, power cut off saw), rigging/lift equipment, cutting and burning equipment.

- Netherwood and Belle Mead Mechanics perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs as assigned.

- Chemical feed system maintenance, including pump repair, pipe repair and installation.

- Respond to chemical spills and releases for clean up and decontamination work in chemical protective clothing/SCBA in alternating ½ hour shifts.

- Excavation work and basin cleaning work.

- River water intake cleaning and maintenance, including raking and removal of river debris.

- Collecting required samples per sampling procedures and completing the required documentation on Plant and distribution systems.

- Regularly lifting hatches to enter confined spaces to assess equipment condition or make repairs.

- Regular use of an atmospheric monitor to assess environment conditions.

- Work from ladders and/or scaffolding.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

- Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.

- Operate a tractor, grass cutter, and/or forklift.

- Written and verbal communications of work progress.

- Ability to don required personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety goggles, body harness type fall arrester, etc.

- Ability to don the multiple levels of personal protection equipment including chemical resistant suits, gloves, hats, eye protection and positive and negative pressure respirators including self contained breathing apparatus.

- Complete and execute HAZWOPER training and work in permit required confined spaces with PPE.

- Possess geographic knowledge of the company's service area and 1 distribution system. Following an assigned route as mapped

- Customer Service focused.

- Must have working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, lockout/tagout, etc

- If awarded the position, must pass training requirements which include, but are not limited to, TCPA for Ozone; 40 hour HAZWOPPER Training; confined space entry; Respiratory Protection training; fire extinguisher training; PPE training; Excavation-Competent Person; hot work; forklift; arc flash protection scaffolding and Lockout/tag out "authorized" training.

Experience/Education

- High School diploma or G.E.D

- Use of excavating and hand and powered repair tools a·nd the ability to individually handle and control a fire hose for basin cleaning.

- Hand operation of large and small valves, above and below ground level,

- Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities

Travel Requirements

- Local daily travel

Certifications & Licenses

- Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

- NJ DEP T-1 License (must be obtained within (3) three years of start date and maintained through re-certifications).

- Must obtain 40 hour Hazwopper certification within 3 months of accepting the position. Certification must be maintained annually.

- Personnel who work at remote production facilities must obtain a COL license with a Hazmat endorsement within 120 days of their start date.

- This role will require a WorkSteps physical.

Work Environment

- Work indoors and outdoors. Will be required to work in all adverse weather conditions (Le,, rain, snow, sleet, heat).

- Work in the presence of hazardous gases, liquids and solids.

- Working alone in public and remote areas, in buildings and pits, traveling by truck

- Understand and follow Company safety procedures; wear appropriate PPE at all times.

- Adhere to Company dress code

Competencies (from the Water Division Competency Dictionary)

Analysis and Problem Solving

Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.

lntercultural Sensitivity

Embracing and valuing differences in everyone. This includes the commitment to work constructively and collaboratively with all people in all aspects of our business

Market/Customer Focus

Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally

Sharing Knowledge and Expertise

Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience Demonstrates a professional attitude.

Team Working

Committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity within a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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