General Maintenance Worker (SCA)

Description

• Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Wear and work in proper personal protective equipment. Drives a company vehicle during scheduled work hours.
• Assist with operational tasks in conjunction with operators or as directed by operators.
• Employee may be required to work where regularly they may be exposed to fumes, dust and odors.
• Using a company vehicle, performs repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on water distribution systems, valves, hydrants, meters and mains and on wastewater collection systems, mains, manholes, clean outs etc. process equipment including pumps, blowers, motors and maintains pumps, electrical controls, emergency signaling and related components.
• Prepares orders for maintenance materials, supplies, spare parts and equipment.
• Maintains computerized and manual records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation of the water distribution & collection systems, reviews daily work orders, completes daily reports, and makes changes as required to meet operating requirements.
• Makes equipment adjustments and reports any serious equipment problems.
• May have to work after normal work hours for on-call assignments.
• Effectively and safely operates hand tools, pneumatic tools, air compressors and other small equipment related to the maintenance trades and water distribution and wastewater collection systems operations.
• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Cleans and maintains wet wells, lift stations, grounds, facilities and related equipment.
• Identifies, schedules and coordinates the work of outside utility maintenance contractors in support of project.

Requirements

• Knowledge of proper operation of hydraulic, pneumatic and telemetry equipment.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater processes including ability to operate basic water distribution and wastewater collection systems independently.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of electrical systems related to equipment in assigned work area.
• Five (5) years’ experience in maintenance of water distribution systems, water pump stations and wastewater collection systems, wastewater Lift Stations etc.
• Prefer state certified Water and Wastewater Operator license.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.
• Knowledge of mechanical operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to use and direct excavation crews for repairs of underground utilities, including past demonstrated experience using backhoe and driving a small dump truck.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
• Must possess a valid, active state license preferred commercial Driver’s License and be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle background check.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance