Job Information
PA American Water Water Utility Technician in Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Primary Role
Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedures.
Key Accountabilities
- Investigates complaints and determines corrections action per company procedures.
- Locates and marks company facilities associated with PA One Call System to include overseeing and performing.
- Sets up or directs the set up of barricades and places safety lights
- around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
- Operations of valves and fire hydrants.
- Operations of pneumatic or electric tools.
- Completes all necessary forms, sketches and field notes and be knowledgeable of usage of maps and records.
- Investigates complaints and determines corrections action per company procedures.
- Works on the Valve Maintenance Program including locating valves and making operations, assisting with shutdowns using the valve truck, entering data into GIS.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Knowledge/Skills
- General knowledge of water hydraulics, distribution systems repair, and maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with PennDot publications for setting up traffic control.
- Familiarity with the proper completion of company forms.
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures for a variety of hand tools.
- Working knowledge of WB/Scranton distribution system components preferred.
- Good customer skills, demeanor and appearance.
- Skillful use of hand tools.
- Computer working knowledge preferred.
- Ability to do basic math.
- Ability to read and understand instructions, safety rules, maps, diagrams, etc.
Experience/Education
- HS graduate or equivalent required.
- Vocational education, apprentice training, on the job training preferred.
- Experience working in distribution-related work for 3 years.
- Time in Network Department preferred.
- Valve and hydrant repair experience preferred.
Physical Requirement/Environmental Conditions
- Pass DOT Physical
- Lifting 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- 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 Vibrations: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction.
- Hazards: Situations in which individual is exposed to the definite risk of bodily injury.
- Exposure to: Odors, toxic conditions, chemicals dusts or dusts or poor ventilation.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
Certifications and Licenses
- Possess Valid PA Driver License(required) with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
- DEP Distribution License preferred or ability to obtain within designated time frame after hire.
Work Schedule
- Available for 24/7 call-out and carryover time.
- Available to be on call on a rotating schedule every 5 weeks.
- Tuesday-Saturday 7:30AM-4:00PM.