Laborer/Relief Water Treatment Operator
American Water

Requisition ID: 107045

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

To perform a variety of tasks to assist in the efficient and reliable operation, maintenance, cleaning, protection, hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances within the production facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Erects barricades, places safety lights and other warning devices around worksites to protect workers from street traffic and to warn motorists and pedestrians of hazard. Occasional
• Breaks up; pavement using pavement breakers, pry bars, shovels, picks and other hand tools to dig excavations preparatory to removing and or repairing pipe. Occasional
• Maneuvers pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds steady while connections are tightened. Occasional
• Assists in the cutting, threading, brazing, and soldering of pipe as directed. Occasional
• Assists in making taps. Occasional
• Drives vehicles as required. Frequent
• Assists in the installation/removal of shoring systems as required. Occasional
• Follows established safety guidelines and procedures. Constant
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Perform manual labor activities including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.
• Lift items weighing 50 to 90 lbs. frequently and occasionally over 90 lbs.
• Carry items weighing 50 to 90 lbs. frequently and occasionally over 90 lbs.
• Perform tightening and loosening activities involving various size bolts frequently.
• Climb into and out of excavations, vaults and excavations 4+ feet in depth using a ladder.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing. - Drive company vehicles and operate two-way communication system.
• Operate heavy machinery such as air compressor, jack hammer, ditch pump, and tamping machine.
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Follow all established safety guidelines and procedures.
• MATH SKILLS:
  • Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  • Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to read at least at a minimum level.
  • Write legibly.
  • Speak clearly and distinctly with appropriate pauses, emphasis and correct pronunciation. Must be able to communicate using two-way radio and other communication equipment.
• RELATIONSHIPS TO DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS:
  • Data: Copying, or entering data.
  • People: Serving: Attending to the needs, requests, or the expressed or implicit wishes of people. Immediate response is involved. Speaking or signaling: Talking with and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving directions to helpers or assistance, and communicate with customers.
  • Things: Manipulating: Using body members, tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects or materials. Involves some latitude for judgment with regard to precision attained and selecting appropriate tool, object, or material although this is readily manifest.

Experience/Education

• Specific vocational preparation:
  • Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of: vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the job training, or essential experience.
• To do this job you must have the following amount of total education and/or experience:
  • High school graduate or state recognized educational equivalency certificate.
• To do this job you must have the following licenses or certifications before being hired:
  • Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Certification and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Work Schedule

• Employee works 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, during a normal work week and also include vacancies for Process Technicians on a four week rotating shift basis.
• Normal work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  

Work Environment

• 20% or more of the normal work day the employee is exposed to the following conditions:
• Confined Areas: Entering excavations or large meter vaults.
• Exposed to Weather: Work is outside and inside.
• Wet: Contact with water and other liquids.
• Humidity: Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Extreme Temperatures: Exposed to ambient temperature extremes both hot and cold.
• Chemicals: Gasoline, oil, sewer, or substances in the soil.
• Allergenics/Irritants: Potential exposure to poison ivy, oak, sumac, insects, etc.
• Potential Hazards: Driving, working in traffic, working with and around excavation equipment, compressed air.
• Customer Contact: Limited customer contact.
• Noise Exposure: Jackhammer, air compressor, trash pumps, gas tamp.
• Vibrations: Using jackhammer, gas tamps.
• Other: Working or driving in darkness.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga

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