American Water · 1 day ago
Technician, Field Operations
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAmerican Water is a leader in water and wastewater management, and they are seeking a Technician for their Field Operations. This role involves performing manual labor associated with the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
EnergySustainabilityConsumer GoodsConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Operation and routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, pipelines, valves, motors, and appurtenances related to the water system
Operation and routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, pipelines, valves, motors, and appurtenances related to the wastewater system facilities (netting/pumping) to minimize sewer system surcharging and overflows/bypasses during wet weather, and to prevent sewer system overflows/bypasses during dry weather
Perform any of the regular maintenance and construction duties as needed and assigned, including hydro-cleaning and video inspection of wastewater and storm water mains and associated appurtenances
Performs maintenance of the water/wastewater system and general housekeeping duties; calibrate, modify, or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meters, and other monitoring equipment
Digs, fills, and tamps earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake. Shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts tree and brush; operates power lawnmowers
Performs other duties as assigned
Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately
Qualification
Required
Must possess a high school diploma or GED
2 – 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance in either water, wastewater, or stormwater industries, or 6 - 8 years' experience in similar industry preferred
Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater facilities and appurtenances
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Able to read gauges and meters
Able to perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing
Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed
Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization
Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems
Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position
Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area
Able to use of motorized vehicles and equipment such as fork lifts, heavy trucks, tamper, portable generators, portable pumps, ditch witch, etc. as required
Able to use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, grinders, etc. as required
Able to use of common hand tools
Experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use
Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers and the general public
Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately
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
May be required to workday, night, early morning, or rotating shifts as needed
May be required to work weekend, holiday and overtime
Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours
Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public
Must be available for Call-Outs
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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