Utility Worker at West Virginia American Water in Huntington, West Virginia

Job Description:

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Are you eager to learn about the water utility industry? Do you want to know what keeps water flowing to your communuty? If so, this may be the role for you! West Virginia American Water is hiring a full-time Utility Worker to join our team in Huntington, WV. We are seeking a motivated, self-starter who enjoys working outdoors and with their hands. In this utility position, you will get to install new water lines and services, perform leak surveying and repairs, and respond to field emergencies in a team environment.

Primary Role

Utility Workers are responsible for installing, inspecting, sampling, maintenance, and repair activities in and on facilities and equipment in the Field Services system, and overseeing the performance of the same. Responsible to uphold all Company policies and procedures relative to safety and act in a professional manner to reduce the exposure of hazards to employees, customers, contractors, and themselves

Key Accountabilities

• General knowledge of safe practices for operation and maintenance of underground utilities, including worksite safety.


• Use safe working practices in the performance of duties and ensure that proper safety practices are used by all workers, including stopping all work, if necessary, to maintain a safe working environment.


• Identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which may be unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees.


• Take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards.


• Complete all forms, timesheets, inspection sheets and other documents as required by the Company or governing board(s) or committee(s).


• Communicate with customers on site and with coworkers to satisfy customer requests or inquiries.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, employees and the public.


• Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, wee


• Perform sanitation procedures in accordance with American Water, AWWA and/or governmental requirements.


• Dechlorinate water used in sanitation prior to discharge to streets, streams, ditches or other areas.


• Repair and/or replace water mains and services of varying materials in accordance with safe working procedures established for holidays and overtime.


• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance


• Train with Utility Workers, Senior Utility Workers and Equipment Operators


• Assist with major equipment maintenance and repairs as assigned.


• Assist in the Installation and maintenance of water mains, hydrants, valves, services and other Field Services apparatuses

Knowledge/Skills

• General computer skills, including desktop and laptop computers, smart phones, tablets, and/or other handheld devices


• Reading and comprehending maps, diagrams, practices, regulations/policies, and environmental standards and compliance requirements

Certifications and Licenses

• West Virginia Class E Driver's License (or equivalent) with appropriate medical certifications for equipment operation


• Valid state driver's license

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).

Work Environment

• Incumbents may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays; in all weather conditions; under hazardous conditions; on congested roadways, obstructed roads, high structures; around operating equipment; in a noisy environment; with and around chemicals; and with the physical ability and stamina to perform strenuous physical work associated with water utility installation and maintenance work. Incumbents will be authorized to take prompt, corrective actions to eliminate hazards.


• Most work will be performed outdoors. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, body fluids, chemicals, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions and intense noises.


• Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Position requires standing, walking, use of hands to handle, grip, or control, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls.


• Vision requirements are for close work as well as distance vision

Hours/Schedule

• Full-time


• Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm


• Overtime available


• On-call responsibility

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 they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.