$34 p/h - Foreperson

Foreperson

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 with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 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.

American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.

**Job Description**
Job Title: $34 p/h - Foreperson
  
  
Posting Start Date: 3/5/26
  
  
Job Description:
  
  
**Primary Role**
Directs and performs a variety of tasks to assist in the work of a crew or crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of water works facilities. This position is Monday through Friday, 8a-4:30p with an on call schedule.
  
  
**Key Accountabilities**

- Assigns duties to department employees as directed. Installs and maintains water pipelines, services, valves, pumps, meters, tank connections and other water facilities.
- Trains and rates the work performance of crew members. Completes all company reports related to crew.
- Determines staff, equipment and materials needed for each job. Enforces safety regulations as required for the assigned work.
- Inspects meters, valves, hydrants, and pipes to detect defects such as leaks or malfunctioning meters; tightens pipe connections as needed.
- Investigates customer complaints. May record meter readings.
- May break-up pavement to dig excavations in preparation to remove or repair pipe Performs work as assigned by supervisor.

**Experience/Education**

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years in water, construction, plumbing or building trades.

**Work Environment**

- Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position.
- A DOT physical is required.

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

$34 p/h - Foreperson

Foreperson

Foreperson

$34 p/h - Foreperson

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