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Form of workCome join Pennsylvania American Water as we continue to grow and welcome in our York Wastewater acquisition! We are excited to serve the residents of York, PA and looking for YOU to join our team!
Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business. Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Primary Role
The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment. This is accomplished by performing preventative maintenance on equipment; repairing malfunctioning equipment; modifying existing equipment to improve operating efficiency or ease of maintenance; replacing existing equipment with new units; performing maintenance to buildings; attending safety and equipment training. Other duties include performing ground maintenance.
Key Accountabilities
- Performs preventative maintenance on WWTP equipment to comply with all safety procedures by collecting oil samples from aerator and mixer gearboxes; changing oil; inspecting equipment for leaks, vibration, temperature and odor; reviewing Preventative Work Order list and returning completed work orders; removing blockages from process piping; using high pressure cleaning equipment; chemically cleaning sand filters; determining parts needed for maintenance; taking collected materials to landfill; cleaning tanks ultra violet lamps.
- Repairs malfunctioning equipment by determining causes for malfunctioning; replacing seals and bearings; replacing pump lobes and impellers; reviewing repair work order list; repairing or replacing underground pipes; re-building pumps and gearboxes.
- Making modifications to existing equipment by designing, configuring and fabricating piping to make better access to equipment; installing pumps at various locations; changing pumps or motor configuration; updating existing poor-performing equipment with newer more efficient equipment; adding chemicals to pumps to dissolve buildup
- Performs building and ground maintenance by replacing broken windows, lamps, fixtures and doors; painting walls and floors; mowing grass; removing snow; working with concrete; removing trees; and installing blacktop
Experience/Education
- High School graduate or state-recognized equivalency certificate.
- 1-3 years.
Travel Requirements
- Works under adverse environmental conditions including contact with water, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with and handling potentially hazardous treatment and laboratory chemicals.
- Exposure to inclement weather.
Other
- Position is subject to 24 hour call-out and overtime
- Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker and air brakes endorsement is required.
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
Join 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.
