American Water · 2 days ago
Utility Mechanic
Farmingdale, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.89/hr - $34.89/hr
1+ years expAmerican Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services. The Utility Mechanic role involves coordinating and performing repairs and maintenance on water distribution and sewer collection systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of Company equipment and assigned personnel
Calling out additional employees when needed using the on-call list
Locate, access, operate, and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and plumbing fixtures
Investigate and diagnose hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service and initiate corrective action
Perform distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses
Complete house-to-house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service
Locate Company facilities, and in accordance with the Underground Facility Program, mark-out Company facilities and initiate requests to mark-out other utilities' facilities
Raise to grade Company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles, and covers and curb, valve boxes, sewer openings and cleanouts. Operate and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves
Calling out additional employees when needed using the on-call list
Complete the installation of facilities including, but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, blow-offs and wastewater assets
Collect and evaluate water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices
Transport materials to and from Company facilities and/or job sites
Prepare Company facilities for adverse weather conditions
Restore service to frozen Company facilities, as required
Capture Coordinates and Locate Assets using Mobile Devices
Record pertinent data and maintain accurate records. Utilization of field computing devices (SAP, Clic , MapCapcall, W1V, Trimble, GIS Viewer etc other work management systems.)
Report conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in potential damage to Company facilities
Conduct water loss audits including, but not limited to, pipe and fixture inspections and usage patterns at customers' accounts
Inspect and test cross-connection control prevention devices and backflow prevention devices
Obtain and record meter readings to insure accurate billing of customers' accounts within established timeframes
Respond to and investigate sewer backups, proper use of sewer vactor truck to clear and sewer cameras to investigate
Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involve the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and Company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibility
The Utility Worker may be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees. The Utility Worker may also be assigned to direct other employees provided the work assignment does not involve excavation that requires shoring
The Utility Mechanic is responsible for upholding all Company policies and procedures relative to safety and act in a professional manner to reduce the exposure of hazards to their crew members, customers, contractors, and themselves
Maintain a safe and compliant Job site at all times. Satisfy all State, OSHA and traffic standards and report and document any unsafe acts
Qualification
Required
The Utility Worker must possess geographical knowledge of the Company's service area and water distribution and sewer collection systems as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and basic electrical theory and related safety procedures
The individual must be capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and maps and possess a working knowledge of cross-connection control and reduced pressure zone backflow preventors
The Utility Worker must have a working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person
The individual must possess a working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the sewer collection system and transmission and distribution systems and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to insure the integrity of the sewer collection system and transmission and distribution systems
The individual must be capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities and must possess a Commercial Drivers' License (Class A) with appropriate endorsements
The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements of Utility Worker
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check
The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements of Utility Worker
The individual will be required to progress through the Utility Mechanic program to level II and will be required to pass qualification examinations developed by the company at each level
Failure to achieve the skill required to successfully pass the qualification examinations and/or attain and maintain the required licenses to progress to the next level will result in the individual being displaced from the Utility Mechanic program
Level 1 - Twelve (12) month's experience in the Utility Mechanic classification and successfully pass the Level 1 qualification examination developed by the company
Level 2 - Twenty-Four (24) month's experience in the Utility Mechanic classification, successfully complete the introduction to water and wastewater course
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (15)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
2025-12-07
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