Maintenance Service Person
American Water

Requisition ID: 107199

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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 $30 to $34 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

Hydrant Maintenance / flushing; Valve Operating; Locates; Lead Service flushing / sampling; GPS Assets; Leak detection; meter changes; meter reading; and customer related work orders. Use of company computer applications.

Job responsibilities will be determined by management.

Key Accountabilities

• Valve turning for emergency main breaks.
• Hydrant flushing and inspection.
• Locates.
• Repair of services and setters.
• Perform maintenance at the water treatment plant, distribution booster stations and any other company owned facility within Wabash Valley as required.
• Responsible for stocking van/truck with required materials for the day's work.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment along with having the right tools to do the job.
• GPS of all distribution assets.
• Computer Work.
• AMR Program and LOS.
• Responsible for Meter Reading, Meter Installations, and Meter Changeouts.
• Responsible for investigating meter reading inaccuracies, customer complaints, and checking for leaks.
• Responsible for shutting customers off for non-pay and reconnecting when paid.
• Collection of bacteriological samples.
• Responsible for stocking van/truck with required materials for the day's work.
• Maintain reliable accurate data.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or state recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate.

Certifications & Licenses

• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles.
• Required to obtain DSL Certification.

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: Terre Haute

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