Laborer

Overview

Construct, operate, and maintain water distribution systems for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• pipe installation
• valve maintenance
• trench digging
• traffic control
• water metering
• on‑call

Tasks

Construct, operate and maintain a water distribution system. The hours and days for this position are Tuesday - Friday, 7am-5:30 pm and also requires rotating on-call responsibilities. -Sweeps. Repairs water line breaks and/or leaks as required. Changes water meters. -Breaks pavement where necessary by whatever methods conditions prescribe. -Digs trenches by means of shovel, or other methods as conditions prescribe. -Acts as flagman to direct traffic. -Loads and unloads pipes and fittings. -Sets up barricades and traffic cones. -Performs routine maintenance on valves and fire-hydrants. -Builds rough forms for cement work. -Performs maintenance and paints. -Drives a company vehicle. -Tamps and backfills trenches. -Places pipes and fittings.

Requirements

• power tools
• high school
• driver's license
• water cert
• on-call
• physical

What You Bring

Nimble learning -Knowledge of power-tool equipment and construction materials. -High School Diploma or GED. -Ability to frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. -Requires normal physical and mechanical ability. -High school education or equivalent. -Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. -Ability to work in inclement weather daily. -Water Distribution Certification Grade I must be attained within 18 months of hiring. -Required to take after-hours emergency call-outs and be on-call. -Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions -Shovels, jackhammer, picks, digging bar, cement power saw, clay spade, wrenches, hand tools and power tools necessary to complete the job.

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Benefits

This union position will be based out of Rosemead, CA. and Laborer rate of pay is $28.00 per hour. American Water offers a generous benefits package including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance; 401k with company match and so much more! Do you enjoy a job that is never the same two days in a row? Do you have a love of troubleshooting, fixing things, and providing a critical service in your community? This might be the job for you! This position has the opportunity to work alongside our Field Operations crews who help ensure We Keep Life Flowing® for our customers.

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.

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Security Clearance

-fair chance ordinance: qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records will be considered.