American Water · 20 hours ago
Fitter
Noblesville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmerican Water is a company focused on providing water services, and they are seeking a Fitter responsible for installing and repairing service lines, water mains, and hydrants. The role involves various physical tasks, including operating tools and working in different weather conditions to ensure the maintenance of water distribution systems.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Responsible for installing and repairing of service lines, water mains and hydrants
Frequently repairs/replaces water lines/mains which include the following: Requires constant standing and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve
Kneels on the asphalt
Heavy grasping of pry bar
Wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion
Uses ladders to climb down into holes
Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve
Holds onto handle at waist heights and turns valve
Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation
May use hand or air tools-wrist deviation, elbow flexion and extension and heavy grasping
May need to use cheater bar
May reach overhead on an occasional basis to get tools while in an excavation
Consistently works in traffic area
Locating
Flushing hydrants after repairs
Operation and maintenance of distribution valves
Investigation of pressure complaints
No water calls
Working with various software to complete task
Conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains, collect samples from new mains
Maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
Drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions (must have valid Indiana Driver’s license)
Understand and comply with company procedures as they relate to area of responsibility
Work with and around various chemicals associated with water industry
Read maps and drawings
Read Mobil Maps
Verbal communications – face to face, telephone, email
Install and replace 2” and larger meters
Collections of water samples following main repair
Available to stand Service Watch as may be required
Other duties as assigned
Lift/carry 100#
Flush hydrants uses a wrench to open/shut the hydrant
Grasps the tool, wrist deviation and forearm rotation
May need to use a cheater pipe
Lubricates the treads, trunk flexion and forward reaching
Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve
Holds onto handle at waist height and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation
Operates tapping equipment
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve
Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar, wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion
Tools used are hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), utilize hand held and truck mounted valve turning equipment
Occasionally controls traffic which include the following: Places cones and signs in the appropriate places. Frequently maintains hydrants/valves
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must have valid Indiana Driver's license
Ability to lift/carry 100#
Ability to work in all adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat
Experience with installing and repairing service lines, water mains and hydrants
Ability to read maps and drawings
Ability to communicate verbally – face to face, telephone, email
Experience with various software to complete tasks
Ability to work with and around various chemicals associated with the water industry
Ability to conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains and collect samples from new mains
Experience with maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
Ability to drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions
Ability to stand Service Watch as may be required
Ability to work frequently in traffic areas
Ability to use hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), and valve turning equipment
Ability to kneel on asphalt and perform heavy grasping of tools
Ability to operate tapping equipment
Ability to flush hydrants using a wrench to open/shut the hydrant
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
Founded in 1886
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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