Utility Technician - Water/Wastewater Utility - NC

Utility Technician - Water/Wastewater Utility - NC
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LocationCary, NC
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

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 Technician. This role is under the direction of the Field Supervisor and will perform a variety of activities to support the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, and distribution systems.

Essential Duties

Performs semi-skilled installation, maintenance and repair of valves, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems using hand and power tools.
Operates and performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment; i.e. trucks, digging, trenching equipment, and other equipment in accordance with company procedures, equipment and operating standards.
Loads and unloads various equipment, chemicals and supplies at worksites and storage areas.
Operates medium construction equipment under the supervision of a qualified operator.
Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
Performs ground keeping and custodial work as assigned.
Resolves routine problems and notifies management of issues outside scope of responsibility.
Reads meters as needed.
Updates and maintains documentation of work activities, including closing work orders as needed in the system.
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned


Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
No previous experience is required although mechanical and/or electrical experience is preferred.
Valid U.S. driver’s license
A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) must be attained within 180 days of hire


Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with customers and internal staff.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.
Familiarity with utilizing tablets and web based systems.


Working Conditions/Physical Demands

May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
Will be required to be “on-call” rotation per the site schedule Is this like an on-call rotation.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To Maintain The Integrity Of The Recruitment Process And To Avoid Real Or Perceived Conflicts Of Interest Due To Employment And/or Assignment Of Family Members And Personal Referrals, Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To

Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship

Family members cannot work in the same department.

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