Utility Worker
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Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental and vision insurance. In addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
Perform maintenance repair replacement and inspection of all Veolia Water Delaware distribution fire hydrants valves pipe services. The Utility Worker will excavate repair replace and maintain all aspects of Veolias distribution system while keeping accurate records of all work done and communicating with all employees and departments.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Locate access operate and repair Company facilities such as mains hydrants blowoffs services curb stops distribution valves shutoff valves and plumbing fixtures.
- Investigate and diagnose hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service and initiate corrective action.
- Operates equipment drives utility to perform necessary job functions.
- Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and install new loads and unloads pipes and fittings pours concrete and caulks pipes as necessary.
- Perform distribution system tests including but not limited to fire flows customer service lines and pressure losses.
- Locate Company underground facilities and initiate requests to markout other utilities facilities.
- Raise to grade Company facilities such as curb and valve boxes.
- Complete the installation of facilities including but not limited to water services main extensions fire hydrants valves and any other T&D Crew work.
- Collect and evaluate water samples as directed in accordance with established water quality practices.
- Transport materials to and from facilities and/or job sites.
- Prepare Company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
- Restore service to frozen Company facilities as required.
- Record pertinent data and maintain accurate records in the electronic work order system and field tablets.
- Adhere to all Company policies and practices at all times.
- Available for Emergency coverage outside of normal working hours. Some night and weekend emergency work are required.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 1 to 3 years minimum experience as a plumber/utility/construction worker installing water main and/or appliances up to 24 diameter (to include fire/domestic water services fire hydrants repair clamps etc.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees.
- Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision in a timely manner.
- Good physical condition to be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to hand excavate and perform the various lifting bending and carrying items.
- Knowledge of OSHA and safety policies.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Basic plumbing or mechanical training/courses would be beneficial but not required.
- Current Delaware Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred but not required. If not must obtain per the collective bargaining agreement once hired.
Additional Information :
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
