American Water

Wastewater General Laborer

LocationMcKeesport, PA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108248


Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.


People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.


We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and filling in for turn shift as needed. The turn shifts are 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. includes weekends and holidays


Primary Role

This position conducts regular housekeeping of all Pa American Water Inc. facilities & grounds. Fills in for Turn Laborer as needed.


Key Accountabilities

Loads and unloads supplies, scrap and miscellaneous materials manually.

Climbs ladders and steps in order to carry out assigned tasks.
Operates all necessary safety equipment.
Paints walls and pipes from ground level as well as on scaffolding.
Operates gas powered pumps, generators, lawn mowers, snow blowers, grass trimmers, power washer, etc.
Performs snow removal, grass cutting, trimming, and clean-up of interior and exterior premises.
Performs excavation work such as digging ditches and trenches.
Erects portable scaffolding and assists in erecting pipe scaffolding.
Changes light bulbs as required.
Responds to all emergency call-outs.
Performs visual inspections of the plant and reports problems, observations, and all irregularities to supervisors.
Assists Operators in changing chlorine containers, if and when needed.
General Housekeeping of all facilities.


Knowledge/Skills

Thorough knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices in a plant operation.

Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated skills with all hand and power tools.


Experience/Education


High school diploma or GED.


Certifications/Licenses


Valid PA driver license.

PA DEP WW Operator license Class A, E preferred.


PA DOT Certification required.


Other

Completion of pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol test.

Able to lift, carry, and drag equipment and exert force up to forty (40) pounds; climb over and pull up oneself over obstacles; jump down from an elevated surface; climb through openings; jump over obstacles; crawl in confined areas; balance on uneven or narrow surfaces and use body force to gain entrance.
Climb steps and ladders on a regular basis to perform assigned tasks.
Work safely in an environment that includes significant noise, atmospheric conditions, and some environmental hazards that necessitate safety gear, eye protection, and occasionally a respirator.
Work overtime at any time of day or year as required by management.
Attend training sessions and participate in updated work procedures as necessary.


Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates


Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing


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.

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