Water Utility Crew Leader

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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 $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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Pennsylvania American Water has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Crew Leader! If you have a g eneral knowledge of water hydraulics, distribution system repair and maintenance practices then this role is for YOU! Apply TODAY for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

To perform a variety of tasks in supervising and participating in the locating, laying, repairing and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform a variety of tasks in supervising and participating in the locating, laying, repairing and extending water mains and services in the distributing system.
• Direct activities of the M / C Utility person, Backhoe Operators and Dump Truck drivers as a crew.
• Locate and mark company facilities associated with PA One Call System (includes overseeing and performing function)
• Set up or direct the set-up of barricades and place safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
• Operate valves and fire hydrants.
• Complete all necessary forms, sketches and field notes and be knowledgeable of usage of maps and records.
• Investigate complaints and determine corrective action per company procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge / Skills

• General knowledge of water hydraulics and distribution system repair and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with Penn DOT publications for setting up traffic control.
• Familiarity with proper completion of Company forms.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures for a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to tap into pressurized mains.
• Skillful use of hand tools.
• Valid PA Drivers License
• Ability to comply with Company’s attendance and safety policies.
• Available for 24 / 7 callout and carryover time.
• Preferred :
• Working knowledge of Wilkes-Barre / Scranton distribution system components.
• Ability to tap large water mains.
• Abilities to like stop water mains.

Experience / Education

• Minimum : Competent person certified.
• Preferred : Demonstrate leadership abilities to run crews.
• Vocational education, apprentice training, on the job training
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand instructions, safety rules, maps, diagrams, etc.
• Perform basic math.
• Preferred : DEP Distribution License
• Crew Leader training course.

Work Environment

Both : Inside and outside. A job is considered both if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts.

Wet and Humid : Wet : Contact with water or other liquids.

• Humid : Atmospheric conditions with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Noise and Vibration : Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction :
• Hazards : Situations in which the individual is exposed to the definite risk of bodily injury

Certifications and Licenses.

• Active state driver's license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• DEP Distribution License
• Crew Leader training course.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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