Backhoe Operator at Pennsylvania American Water in Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business.  Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states.  American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Do you want to hit the ground running in a new role and be a part of an exciting and essential industry? Do you have experience running a backhoe in a contruction or utility setting? If so, you may be what Pennsylvania American Water is looking for! Our team in Carnegie, PA is seeking a Backhoe Operator to join the organization and help us keeping water flowing. This position will be vital in making sure emergency situations are handled in a timley manner, as well as tend to day to day operations. In addition to running the backhoe for the crew, you will install hydrants and fix leaks and/or curb boxes. If you are looking to put your equipment operating expertise to the test, apply today!

Primary Role

As an Operator, you will safely drive, operate, and maintain the backhoe equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Drives the backhoe to the job site. Operates in a safe manner to make required street openings, trenches, backfilling.


• Performs loading and unloading of excavated material from a work site. 


• Cleans, greases,and makes minor repairs to the backhoe.


• When not operating the backhoe,the Backhoe Operator shall work as a Utility Person and performs the following skills: inspects, operates, maintains, troubleshoots,installs and repairs water distribution and wastewater collection system facilities including not limited to a) water mains, valves,hydrants and service lines; 2) sewer lines, manholes and service laterals; and 3) pumping and flow control facilities. 


• Responds to customer service inquiries including service disruptions, service line problems and grinder pump malfunctions. Investigates complaint and determines corrective action per company procedure.


• Performs new service activities including tap installation and recordkeeping.


• Monitors plant operations, as needed, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, and make adjustments as directed to control operations. 


• Operates and maintains plant process equipment as directed.


• Completes all necessary forms, sketches, and field notes and uses maps and records.


• Maintains tools and work equipment. 


• Performs maintenance and light construction duties including repairs and/or improvements to physical plant, custodial duties and related building and grounds activities.


• Performs facility mark-out pursuant to Pennsylvania One-Call. 


• Performs other duties which may be assigned by a Water Company supervisor. 

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the PA One-Call system and must be able to identify other utilities location markings.


• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of safety issues, such as operating the backhoe around other persons and excavating near other underground facilities.

Experience/Education

• GED/High School Diploma

Other

• Position is subject to 24 hour call-out and overtime.

Skills:

• Physically able to operate the backhoe safely and efficiently, both on and off the road.


• Able to operate both ends of the backhoe efficiently for the purpose of digging, loading, and cleaning up a job site.


• Able to operate the backhoe in a safe and efficient manner in various positions, such as on hills and various angles.


• Must be familiar with safe excavation and proper trenching and shoring procedures.

Cert/Licenses:

• PA DOT Certification required


• Valid PA Driver's license required

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

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