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 Division Wide Laborer. This role is under the direction of the Field Supervisor and performs routine maintenance of all equipment and vehicles, in addition to general labor duties including by not limited to facility maintenance and groundskeeping. The Division Wide Laborer assists the Distribution and Water Treatment Technicians in their respective job duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs routine maintenance of all equipment and vehicles including backhoes; trucks; pumps; motors; water treatment equipment; pavement and rock breakers; tampers; compressors; tapping and rodding machines; boring and pushing equipment; including grease and oiling pumps and motors and such other equipment and vehicles as the Company may have or acquire.Performs a variety of meter-related activities including meter reading and installation of meters, meter housings, and the repair and maintenance of meter housingsHangs notifications cards and other notices required to inform customers of the company’s operation.Collects water samples throughout the distribution system and at all plant and pumping facilities.Performs grounds keeping and grass cutting over mains, services and other areas in and around all Aqua Illinois, Inc. facilities including all restoration work. Paints facilities and hydrants as needed.Turns off and on customer’s service in the field as directed.Performs minor repairs of Curb Boxes.Performs minor maintenance of hydrants and hydrant flushing.Assists with valve operations throughout the distribution system and at all plant and pumping facilities.Controls traffic for crews working on the systems.Cleans all basins at the Water Treatment Plant.Loads, unloads, and orders various equipment and supplies at work site or storage areas.Makes measurements and completes surveys as required for proper record keeping.Inspects, tests, and updates and maintains records of inspections and tests of system and appurtenances.Performs the duties listed above in a safe manner following IEPA, OSHA, IDOT, USDOT, Company and any other applicable safety related rules and regulations.Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned  

QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma,/GEDA valid U.S. Driver’s LicenseMust obtain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of employmentMust pass DOT Physical during the pre-employment processMust obtain a Class D water license by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency within 12 months

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Understand computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred Familiarity with and understanding of the proper use of various tools and instruments associated with the workExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing Ability to readily read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area watersUnderstand and maintain plant processes through computer-controlled equipmentA team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environmentAbility to prioritize assigned duties

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and /or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.Must reside within 30 minutes of the officeAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  Completion of a lift assessment is required for employment.   See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterityAbility to send and receive instructions by radio and telephone Must wear proper company identified clothing on-the-job                           Operate standard office equipment.      Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents - Commuter Vehicle will be provided for work purposes onlyThis position required to participate in an on -call rotation. Candidate must be available for reasonable overtime work and emergency call-out duty when necessary to provide service to the public.

RATE:  $34.21 effective 6/1: (All employees hired into the Division Wide Laborer job classifications shall receive $3.00/hour less for the first year, $2.00/hour less for the second year and $1.00/hour less for the third year.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).  
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationshipFamily members cannot work in the same department.