Foreperson

Foreperson

Primary Role : Foreperson in Howell, NJ

Posted Range : $45.57 / hour

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 be offered 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 is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

The Utility Worker may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training. This is a bid position.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The Utility Worker must possess geographical knowledge of the Company's service area and water distribution and sewer collection systems 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 and possess a working knowledge of cross-connection control and reduced pressure zone backflow preventors.
• The Utility Worker 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, and Competent Person.
• The individual must possess a working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the sewer collection system and transmission and distribution systems and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to insure the integrity of the sewer collection system and transmission and distribution systems.
• The individual must be detail-oriented and capable of preparing and maintaining accurate records and documents.
• The individual must have successfully completed the introduction to water and wastewater course, and advanced water course.
• The individual must be capable of directing a workforce involved in an excavation that requires shoring. The individual must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Utility Mechanic II.
• The individual must be capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities and must possess a Commercial Drivers' License (Class A) with appropriate endorsements.
• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements of Utility Worker.

Scope of Responsibilities

Utilization of field computing devices (SAP, Clic, MapCapcall, W1V, Trimble, GIS Viewer etc other work management systems.)