Operator Trainee

Aqua America Operator

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!

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 America? We have a great opportunity for an Operator located in the White Haven Division in Pennsylvania!

Willing to learn? We will train the right candidate! The Operator will be responsible for operating one or more water and wastewater systems within the White Haven Division, which encompasses multiple counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. They will also perform leak detection work within the division both preventatively and in emergency situations. This role will report to the White Haven Field Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Leak Detection
• Maintenance of equipment at the well and pumping facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants, and services.
• Maintenance of equipment at wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Operation and maintenance of sewer collection systems including collection mains and pump stations.
• Troubleshoot and repair company service piping and appurtenances.
• Understand and comply with the Company's safety program.
• Conducts basic public relations in customer contacts.
• Perform customer service functions within the assigned systems. This includes but is not limited to meter reading; responding to customer requests/complaints; performing the necessary work required to maintain customers' meters and company service lines/curb boxes; and responding to all Service Link work orders.
• Recognizing, noting, and reporting unusual conditions in the system.
• Observe construction and direct contractors on water and wastewater installations.
• Operate and maintain the vehicles and equipment used in operations.
• Collect, analyze, and record water and wastewater samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring for proper operation of the systems.
• Respond to PA One Calls.
• Perform leak detection and line locating services in both preventative and emergency water loss situations across the division.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Must be available to work a rotating on-call schedule, including after-hours and weekends.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must live within 35 miles of the employee's assigned area.

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Must secure an applicable water and wastewater license per the White Haven CBA.
• Operators may be required to secure additional subclasses or a higher-class license should those additional subclasses and/or higher-class licenses become required to operate any of the White Haven Division's current or future facilities.
• An additional six (6) months will be granted to secure the required license upgrade for each additional Class and subclass required, provided the test is given during this period with sufficient notice.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 85 lbs.
• Must obtain a DOT Medical Card.