Laborer and Equipment Operator

2 weeks ago


Charleston, United States American Water Full time

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 WaterAmerican 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.For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.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 RolePosition 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 certificationWork Environment Typical outdoor work environment.Hours/Schedule Full-time4 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. CompetenciesChampions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learningJoin American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.



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