American Water · 3 weeks ago
$31.30/hour- Field Maintenance Technician
Woodridge, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$31.30/hr - $31.30/hrAmerican Water is a leading water utility company, and they are seeking a Field Maintenance Technician to perform various maintenance and repair tasks related to water and sewer utilities. The role involves working with utility crews, conducting inspections, and ensuring customer service functions are met while maintaining equipment and completing necessary paperwork.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Perform J.U.L.I.E. locates
Perform b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising, fire hydrant flushing inspections, leak detection, reads, tests, and/or installs water meters when needed and performs customer service functions when needed
Work with utility crews and customers performing various water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, installs, and a high level of customer service/awareness
This includes working on main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and jet flushing sewers
Willingness to perform any and all job related functions when needed
Maintain and keep equipment in proper and safe operating condition
Complete required paperwork and investigations
Information must be accurate, complete, detailed, and on time
Works with teams or alone to complete assigned projects on time
Operate various heavy equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, water pumps, jackhammers, sewer jet cleaning, vacuum, equipment, tv equipment, etc
Effectively operate various equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, sawz all, augers, b-box keys, and valve insertion machines
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma/GED
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to the job with accuracy, and the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers
Possession of a CDL – class A license with air break endorsement
Ability to read, install and test water meters
Ability to walk routes and use meter reading equipment
Ability to effectively operate, adjust and repair b-box, hydrants and value boxes
Ability to physically perform manual labor including working overtime when required
Preferred
Knowledge of sewer repair, rehab, replacement and maintenance preferred
Tanker endorsement license preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
Founded in 1886
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (8)
2023 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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