American Water · 1 day ago
Technician, Field Operations
Pontiac, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAmerican Water is a leading water utility company, and they are seeking a Technician for Field Operations. The role involves reading water meters, maintaining water mains, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures while being on call for emergencies.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Reading water meters, discontinuing and restoring water service to customers’ premises, removal of and resetting of meters, perform J.U.L.I.E. locates
Installation and/or maintenance of water mains, valves, services, meter settings, fire hydrants, and any other duties assigned by foreperson or management
Follow all safety rules and safe operating procedures established by the company; keep accurate time and material records for performance purposes
Position requires being on call on weekly rotation schedule
Qualification
Required
High school degree (or equivalent) required
Experience/Education 0-2 years in water industry
A valid Illinois non CDL Class C Driver license required with a clean MVR and shall obtain certification(s) as required by the company
Strong work ethic, verbal/written communication, time management, safety consciousness, mathematical, map reading, as well as organizational and team membership skills
Mechanical aptitude, including the ability/knowledge to start up, operate, shut down, and make operating adjustments to all equipment as well as be capable of using hand tools and learning water utility terms
Must be courteous with internal and external contacts
Must be available for after-hours work and other emergencies
Position requires being on call on weekly rotation schedule
Preferred
A Class D Water license preferred, or willingness to obtain within 3 years of hire date
Computer and iPad use a plus
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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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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