United Spinal Association Jobs

Requisition ID: *[[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 $40 to $42 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 Index for 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 amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _ Primary Role_ Maintains, Operates, and repairs sewer system under the Contract with the City of Elizabeth. _ Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM scheduled weekend OT as needed. There are 2 positions available. #LI-LS1 _ *Key Accountabilities* • Coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of Company resources, when assigned. • Locate, access, operate and repair Sewer facilities such as, but not limited to mains, catch-basins, manholes and pump stations. • Investigate and diagnose flow variations that may adversely impact sewer system operations and customer service and initiate corrective measures. • Locate Sewer system facilities, and in accord with the Underground Facility Program, mark-out system facilities and initiate requests to mark–out other utilities’ facilities. • Operate and repair Sewer system facilities such as but not limited to cleaning mains, cleaning catch-basins and catch basin laterals, and maintaining sewer and storm water pump stations. • Collect and evaluate effluent samples, as directed, in accordance with established practices. • Transports materials to and from Sewer system facilities and job sites. • Prepare Sewer system facilities for adverse weather conditions. • Record pertinent data and maintain accurate and complete records. • Report conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in potential damage to Sewer system facilities. • Inspect and test flow chart recorder and back-flow prevention devices for accuracy quarterly. • Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involve the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and Sewer system related issues to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibilities. • Other responsibilities as assigned. _ Knowledge/Skills_ • Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language. • Must possess a working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the Sewer system and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary repairs to ensure the integrity of the system. • Customer Service focused. • Possess geographic knowledge of the Sewer system service area and collection system. • Must have working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person. • Must be capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics and maps and possess a working knowledge of sewer dynamics, pumping stations and backflow preventers. _ Experience/Education_ * High School diploma or GED required. * Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned. * Ability to operate and maintain a Jet-vac truck and honey-dipper truck. * Basic understanding of Sewer pumping stations and related equipment. _ Travel Requirements_ * Daily local travel _ Certifications & Licenses_ • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle commercial driver’s license, Class A endorsement. • NJ DEP C-1 license preferred or ability to obtain within company guidelines. _ Work Environment_ * Field environment, both indoors and outdoors. _ Other_ 1. May be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training. 2. The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position. 3. May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees. 4. May direct other employees, provided the work assignment does not involve excavation that requires shoring. 5. Follow written and verbal instructions. 6. Maintains professionalism in appearance and demeanor at all times. Competencies (from the Water Division Competency Dictionary): * Analysis and Problem Solving* * Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience. * Delivers results* * Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity. Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior. * Influential* * The ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit. * Intercultural Sensitivity* * Embracing and valuing differences in everyone. This includes the commitment to work constructively and collaboratively with all people in all aspects of our business. * Market/Customer Focus* * Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally. * Sharing Knowledge and Expertise* * Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrates a professional attitude. * Team Working* * Committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity within a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions. _ 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.