at IL AMERICAN WATER in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
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.
We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .
Primary Role
The successful candidates will maintain and repair all types and sizes of mains, services, fittings, hydrants, valves, meter boxes, and other appurtenances thereto. Raise, lower, remove and relocate, hydrants, services, curb boxes, valve boxes and other appurtenances. Operate valves, curb stops and hydrants; flush mains, services and hydrants as required, and other duties as assigned by management
Key Accountabilities
- Maintain and repair all types and sizes of mains, services, fittings, hydrants, valves, meter boxes, and other appurtenances thereto.
- Raise, lower, remove and relocate, hydrants, services, curb boxes, valve boxes and other appurtenances.
- Operate valves, curb stops and hydrants
- Flush mains, services and hydrants as required
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge/Skills
- Mechanical and/or construction aptitude
- Team player with a strong work ethic
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
- Valid driver's license
- Computer literacy preferred
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-2 years of experience in the water industry.
Other
- Works overtime, when required. CDL within 90 days of hire date
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
