General Maintenance Worker (SCA) at American Water Enterprises in Fort Polk, Louisiana

Job Description:

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Camden, NJ, the company employs over 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states.  To learn more about American Water and additional career opportunities, visit www.amwater.com.

Primary Role

This position performs technical work in the maintenance and repair of water/wastewater systems. Position may require some overtime, weekend, and holiday work as well as On-Call responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

• 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


• Cleans and maintains wet wells, lift stations, grounds, facilities and related equipment


• Prepares orders for maintenance materials, supplies, spare parts and equipment


• Makes equipment adjustments and reports any serious equipment problems


• 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


• Identifies, schedules and coordinates the work of outside utility maintenance contractors in support of project


• 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


• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and water and wastewater systems


• Knowledge of electrical systems related to equipment in assigned work area


• Knowledge of proper operation of hydraulic, pneumatic and telemetry equipment


• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code


• Knowledge of water and wastewater processes including ability to operate basic water distribution and wastewater collection systems independently.


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations


• 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


• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use


• Ability to use and direct excavation crews for repairs of underground utilities, including past demonstrated experience using backhoe and driving a small dump truck

Experience/Education

• Five (5) years’ experience in maintenance of water distribution systems, water pump stations and wastewater collection systems preferred.


• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.


• Additional trade specific courses preferred.


• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.


• Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle background check.


• Prefer state certified Water and Wastewater Operator license.

Work Environment

• This position will constitute a 40-hour work week which could include a weekend day.  In addition, the position requires an on-call schedule.


• The position requires periodic overtime work as needed to maintain system operations which include weekends and holidays.

Competencies

• Champions safety


• Customer obsessed


• Cultivates innovation


• Nimble learning


• Drives Results


• Collaborates

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