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Pipe Mechanic Temporary

American Water

The Role

Overview

Perform operation, maintenance, and construction of water distribution system components.

Key Responsibilities

  • leak investigation
  • report filing
  • valve operations
  • water testing
  • corrosion protection
  • equipment maintenance

Tasks

-Investigate leaks, water outages, and other complaints throughout the distribution system, or assist in those tasks. -Legibly and accurately fill out time reporting tool, street repair reports, hydrant reports, leak reports, and other required paperwork. -After repairs are made make turn-ons and turn-offs at the service box for non-payments and unauthorized use, or assist in those tasks. -Instruct and train other employees as directed. -Locate water mains, service boxes, and valve boxes, or assist in those tasks. -Install recording gauges and change charts, or assist in those tasks. -Participate in OSHA (i.e. trench/excavation) and other training classes -Disinfect, flush, pressurize, and hydrostatically test water mains and services, check for chlorine residual, and collect samples from the distribution system, or assist in those tasks. -Working inside and outside under varies types of weather temperatures and conditions. -Read appropriate meters, instruments and gauges. -Locate leaks or assist in those tasks. -Operate, inspect and maintain taps, valves, valve boxes, mains, hydrants and services, or assist in those tasks. -Know the location and types of mains, valves and hydrants within the distribution system to be able to efficiently perform work assignments. -Know the names and uses of, and operate and maintain all the tools, equipment, machines and materials used in distribution work. -Install corrosion protection devices on underground piping, or assist in those tasks. -Follow prescribed methods for loading and unloading, handling, and storing of materials and supplies. -Drives company automobiles, trucks, used in the department, and complete any maintenance required inspection tickets. -Thaw services, fire hydrants and mains, or assist in those tasks.

Requirements

  • high school
  • ms4
  • engineering drawings
  • mechanical
  • it tools
  • shift work

What You Bring

-When flexed be able to perform the following job; Buildings and Grounds -Ability to work shifts and be available to for call out. -Use of company technology, i.e, computers, laptops, mobile devices is desired. -Basic mechanical knowledge and familiar with basic hand tools is desired. -Work from engineering drawings and sketches, service manuals, or other references to effectively perform duties. -Know the location of company facilities and be familiar with the service area to efficiently perform work assignments. -Ability to administer Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS) 4 practices. -High School diploma or equivalent -Ability to lift 50 pounds. Bending, lifting, working in tight spaces.

The Company

About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Sector Specialisms

Water Quality

Wastewater Service

Infrastructure

Water Treatment

Water Distribution

Water Testing and Analysis

Water Resources

Regulatory Compliance

Water System Maintenance

Pipeline Systems

Water Supply

Environmental Protection

Water Sector Workforce

Water Reuse Technology