American Water · 10 hours ago
Technician (Field Operations)
Warsaw, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAmerican Water is a company focused on water services, and they are seeking a Technician for Field Operations. The role involves assisting in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes, while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic
Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction
Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar
Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while worker tightens connections
Taps into pressurized water mains
Flares and connects copper and plastic piping
Installs repair clamps on pressurized water mains and service lines
Operates valves and fire hydrants
Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure
Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment
Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records
Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job
Obtains and records water meter readings in company’s service area to ensure accurate billing of customers’ accounts within established timeframes
Accurately measures pressure and flow at meter to detect leaks
Responds to customer inquiries accurately and professionally
Performs turn on and turn offs as necessary
Directs the activities of any personnel assigned
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Performs a variety of tasks in assisting and participating in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes
Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic
Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction
Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar
Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while worker tightens connections
Taps into pressurized water mains
Flares and connects copper and plastic piping
Installs repair clamps on pressurized water mains and service lines
Operates valves and fire hydrants
Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure
Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment
Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records
Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job
Obtains and records water meter readings in company's service area to ensure accurate billing of customers' accounts within established timeframes
Accurately measures pressure and flow at meter to detect leaks
Responds to customer inquiries accurately and professionally
Performs turn on and turn offs as necessary
Directs the activities of any personnel assigned
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance
Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year in construction, plumbing, and/or building trades
As required. License requirements vary by state
Candidate must possess required licenses or have the ability to obtain within designated timeframe
Outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions
Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (15)
2020 (20)
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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