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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.

　　We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

　　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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor 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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　　Primary Role

　　We have 2 Utility job openings:

　　Responsible for performing a variety of tasks including but not limited to locating, laying, repairing and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes and any other work as assigned by the supervisor.

　　Key Accountabilities

　　Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic. Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction.

　　Manually digs of valve boxes and curb boxes using shovel and digging bar. Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while works tightens connections.

　　Taps into pressurized water mains. Flares and connects copper piping. Installs repair clamp on pressurized water mains and service lines.

　　Operates valves and fire hydrants. Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per Company procedure.

　　Operates pneumatic and/ or hydraulic boring equipment. Completes all necessary forms, sketches and field notes and be knowledgeable of usage of maps and records.

　　Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job, including housekeeping of vehicles. Conducts work as assigned by the supervisor or crew leader and to assist other personnel as required.

　　Experience/Education

　　High School diploma or state recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate.

　　College degree desirable.

　　Certifications & Licenses

　　Driver's License

　　Competencies

　　Champions safety

　　Customer obsessed

　　Cultivates innovation

　　Nimble learning

　　Drives Results

　　Collaborates

　　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.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity