Utility Technician

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.  Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Utility Technician, under the direction of the Area Supervisor. The Utility Technician performs a variety of day-to-day duties associated with the repair and upgrade of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, customer service issues, and housekeeping at water and wastewater facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  Performs semi-skilled installation, maintenance and repair of valves, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems using hand and power tools. Operates and performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment, i.e. trucks, digging, trenching equipment, and other equipment in accordance with company procedures, equipment and operating standards. Loads and unloads various equipment, chemicals and supplies at worksites and storage areas. Operates medium construction equipment under the supervision of a qualified operator. Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices and standards to ensure a safe working environment. Performs ground keeping and custodial work as assigned. Resolves routine problems and notifies management of issues outside scope of responsibility. Reads meters as needed. Updates and maintains documentation of work activities, including closing work orders as needed in the system. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable…