Wastewater/Water Laborer

Requisition ID: 108573

 

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

 

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Pay/Benefits

This position is a union position with Illinois American Water location Madison, IL and the starting pay rate is $31.30 per hour. Wages are as outlined in the April 1st, 2022, Laborers Local 397 Agreement

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.

Work Hours

The regular hours of work each day will be consecutive except that they may be interrupted by lunch hour. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with a rotational On-Call responsibility. Emergencies and extenuating circumstances may require overtime.

Primary Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the task necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of the wastewater collections system and its facilities. General maintenance tasks will include repairs and preventive maintenance on manholes, sanitary sewer lines, cleaning and jetting of sewer mains, installation of sewer cleanouts, laterals and all other work primarily done in the sewer collections system. General technical skills will be required for operating CCTV camera equipment, GIS equipment, and other technical tools that operate using software or applications. The successful candidate will be given tasks that require wastewater collection system knowledge in addition to operating of heavy equipment including a forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, dump truck, hydro vac equipment, jetter truck and any other duties as assigned by management. Duties will include having a strong knowledge of safety and operations policies and procedures including ensuring adherence to same by on-site staff. Working directly with contractors, customers and local business interactions. Use of system of records such as MapCall, GIS, etc. Adherence to IEPA and company wastewater regulator guidelines. This position will be working about 80% on the wastewater side and 20% on the waterside.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong work ethics, time management, written and oral communication skills, organizational skills.
• Independent decision making and acceptance of accountability for related actions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good mechanical skills
• Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs.
• Computer literacy required.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years minimum in water and wastewater industry a plus but not required.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Salary

Wages are as outlined in the April 1st, 2022, Laborers Local 397 Agreement

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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