Utility Worker I - Essential Utilities

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua?  We have a great opportunity for a Utility Worker at our Roaring Creek/Shamokin location.   The Utility Worker I will report directly to the Field Supervisor and be responsible for repairing main breaks and service leaks, installation of new services, and repairing/replacing valves and fire hydrants.  Duties also include performing water main mark outs in accordance with the requirements of the PA One Call regulations.  The Utility Worker I will also be responsible for performing monthly leak detection on Aqua facilities using company leak detection equipment.  All work and time will be documented through the company’s work order system using a wireless handheld device. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Operates and maintains water distribution system facilities, such as water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, etc.  Utilizes company technology to ensure assigned work is captured within work order management applications.  
• Ensures daily work complies with EPA and PUC regulatory requirements for operations.  Ensures that daily work complies with established company safety policies and procedures.
• Operates and performs maintenance on all equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance of the water system.
• Reads and interprets maps, drawings, and schematics to include GIS data.
• Performs field service representative and meter reading work as assigned.
• Satisfactorily meets internal and external customer requirements through effective communication and initiative.  Proficient in communicating via email and text.
• This position may involve operating a backhoe, excavator, dump truck, and other company vehicles.
• This position requires using the following tools: hand tools, power tools, pavement saws, pipe saws, compressors, generators, jackhammers, and compacting equipment.
• Responds to after hour calls to for emergency and non-emergency situations as required.  Available for scheduled overtime. 
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) must be attained within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Construction or mechanical background preferred.
• Candidate must be able to pass the DOT Medical exam as required as part of hiring process. 
• Ability to lift 100lbs.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft office applications as well as web-based systems.
• The position requires passing the PA Waterworks Distribution E licensing exam within (36) thirty-six months of date of hire.
• The position requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 120-days from date of hire.

Rate of pay:  $23.08

#All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after May 24, 2017, will receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate. The wage reduction will be returned in one dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a three (3) year period. Employee will receive annual contract increases.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).  
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.