Distribution Technician

at American Water in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Requisition ID: *[[id]] * 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. * 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 Indexfor 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _ Work Schedule_ Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. _ Key Accountabilities_ * The successful candidate will maintain, operate, repair and install water utility related items (pipeline, mains, services, fittings, hydrants, valves, meter boxes, etc.) as well Company equipment. * Also check for proper metering of water and report any discrepancies between Company records and what is found in the field. This includes painting, servicing and inspecting fire hydrants; checking mains, hydrants and valves for leaks; cleaning and maintaining trucks and tools, report occupied houses where meters are not set or vacant/demolished buildings as well as any plumbing in violation of the Company’s Rules and Regulations; may assist Meter Readers, inspect and maintain meters as assigned; may assist Service Persons, do general structure, building and grounds maintenance as required, and any other duties as assigned by management. * Must take direction while working with a Foreman as well as follow all work and safety rules established by the Company. _ Knowledge/Skills_ * Strong work ethic, communication, time management, safety consciousness, as well as organizational and team membership skills. * Mechanical aptitude, including the ability/knowledge to start up, shut down, and make operating adjustments to all equipment. * Must be able to work under variable weather, temperature, noise and atmospheric conditions, as well as heights and around moving machinery. * Must be able to perform and adapt to duties utilizing technology, including Smart Phone, GPS Shot equipment, and electronic order completion. * Must be courteous with internal and external contacts. * Must be available for after-hours work and other emergencies. * A valid Illinois drivers’ license is required with clean MVR. _ Experience/Education_ * 0-2 years in water industry. * High school degree (or equivalent) required. _ Travel Requirements_ Some travel throughout the Illinois-American Water Company Champaign District service area may be required. _ Certifications & Licenses_ * CDL/Class A License w/ Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsement preferred but required within 90 days of hire date. * DOT physical required. Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * 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.