Laborer And Equipment Operator

2 months ago

Charleston, West Virginia, United States American Water Works Company Inc Full time
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American Water (

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With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing(R) 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.

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West Virginia American Water is seeking an experienced Laborer/Equipment Operator to join our team in Charleston, WV.

In addition to performing day-to-day maintenance on our water utility assets, you will be operating construction equipment and commercial vehicles including a company truck, trailer, excavator and backhoe.

Our ideal candidate will have pipeline experience and be well-versed with operating construction equipment.

*Note that this position requires a CDL Class A license.

Primary Role

Position exists to perform laborer duties and operate construction equipment (e.g. backhoe, terramite) as needed to perform operation, maintenance and construction of water distribution systems.

Key Accountabilities

  • Performs all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.
Operates earthmoving construction equipment and commercial vehicles. Performs safety/operational inspections and routine preventative maintenance to equipment.

  • Performs duties of a laborer on a daily basis.
  • Assists with erecting barricades and placing safety lights around worksites to protect workers from street traffic; may flag traffic as required.
  • Operates company vehicles and pull trailers in a safe manner.
  • Performs maintenance work on company property and grounds as instructed.
  • Reads and understands schematics, blueprints or sketches of work to be
done.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by
supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Must possess basic geographical knowledge of company's service area and must be adaptable to variations in topography and weather conditions.
  • Working knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Familiar with the duties of laborer position.
  • Understanding of Miss Utility markings and regulations.
  • Knowledge of hazards associated with other below and above ground utilities.
  • General understanding of overhead high voltage line safety regulations and company policies regarding the same.
Experience/Education

  • High School Diploma/GED; ability to read and comprehend instructions and effectively present information in one on one situations to customers, clients and other employees.
  • Two years experience operating backhoe and other construction equipment.
Experience in water/wastewater industry preferred.

Travel Requirements

  • Position involves local travel, hazards include driving, working in traffic areas.
Certifications & Licenses

  • Valid state driver's license required
  • CDL Class A required
  • Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification
Work Environment

  • Typical outdoor work
environment.

Hours/Schedule

  • Full time
4 possible shift options (Please note that the schedule could be any of the below shifts):

  • Monday-Friday, 8am 4:30pm
  • Monday-Friday, 5pm 1am
  • Tuesday-Saturday, 8am 4:30pm
  • Sunday-Thursday, 8am 4:30pm
  • Overtime as required
*Note that new hire training will follow a Monday-Friday dayshift schedule.

Competencies

  • Champions safety
  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates innovation
  • Customer obsessed
  • Drives Results
  • Nimble learning
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