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American Water Enterprises Utility Mechanic I in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Requisition ID: 107257 Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. 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 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Work Schedule Must be available to work the follow schedule. * Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM. * This shift is subject to change after the first 120 days. Primary Role The Utility Mechanic I may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training. Qualification and Requirements * The Utility Mechanic I must possess geographical knowledge of the Company's service area and distribution system as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and basic electrical theory and related safety procedures. * The individual must be capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and maps. * The individual must possess a working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to ensure the integrity of the transmission, distribution, and collection system. * The Utility Mechanic I must have a working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, electrical bonding, and Competent Person. * The individual must be detail oriented and capable of preparing and maintaining accurate records and documents. * The individual must be capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities and must obtain and possess a commercial driver's license class "A" with appropriate endorsements. Progression * The Utility Mechanic I will be required to progress to Level II. The Utility Mechanic I must progress to a Utility Mechanic II within 3 years. The Company may lessen the mandatory time period for progression at its discretion if the previous experience, qualifications, and licenses warrant. Utility Mechanic I must pass the Level II examination to be developed by the Company. Employees hired on or after October 15, 1996, will also be required to attend and successfully complete the NJDEP Introduction to Water/Wastewater course (180 hours) and pass the Level II examination to be developeTo view the full job description, click here>