Maintenance Mechanic I

Requisition ID: 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 Water American 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 and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Primary Role The Maintenance Mechanic I may be assigned to perform any responsibility of the Maintenance Mechanic I that lies within the capabilities of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.Work Schedule: Training period is Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. After training, schedule can be Sunday - Thursday, Tuesday - Saturday or Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMQualifications and Requirements * The Maintenance Mechanic Level I must possess a working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and computer theories, applications, and hardware configurations. * The individual must have a thorough understanding of the distribution system network, including, but not limited to, gradients, capacities, interconnections, mapping, service territory and facility locations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and related appurtenances. * The individual must possess a working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices, as well as state and federal regulations applicable to area of responsibility including, but not limited to, Confined Space and OSHA regulations. * The individual must be detail-oriented and capable of preparing and maintaining accurate records and documents. Utilization of company systems, software programs, and devices necessary to perform assigned duties. * The Maintenance Mechanic I must be capable of operating equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assignments and must possess a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements * The Maintenance Mechanic I will be required to pass a qualification examination developed by the Company prior to the conclusion of the qualification period. * The individual will also be required to pass an initial and annual OSHA medical examination, and must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for Maintenance Mechanic I. Progression * The Maintenance Mechanic I will be required to progress to Maintenance Mechanic II within four years and will be required to meet the entrance requirements for Maintenance Mechanic II. * Failure to achieve the skill level required to successfully complete the Level II examination within the specified time perTo view the full job description, click here>

Created: 2024-10-22