Job Details
General Laborer UWUA 433
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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Pennsylvania American Water is looking for an energetic General Laborer to add to our team in McKeesport PA. This person will conduct regular maintenance and housekeeping of all Pennsylvania American Water Inc.facilities and grounds. This person will be responsible to fill in for turn laborer as needed as well as performing other duties which may be assigned by a supervisor.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.
Primary Role
Conducts regular housekeeping of all Pa American Water Inc. facilities & grounds. Fills in for Turn Laborer as needed.
Key Accountabilities
- Loads and unloads supplies, scrap and miscellaneous materials manually.
- Climbs ladders and steps in order to carry out assigned tasks.
- Operates all necessary safety equipment. Paints walls and pipes from ground level as well as on scaffolding. Operates gas powered pumps, generators, lawn mowers, snow blowers, grass trimmers, power washer, etc.
- Performs snow removal, grass cutting, trimming, and clean-up of interior and exterior premises.
- Performs excavation work such as digging ditches and trenches.
- Erects portable scaffolding and assists in erecting pipe scaffolding. Changes light bulbs as required.
- Responds to all emergency call-outs.
- Performs visual inspections of the plant and reports problems, observations, and all irregularities to supervisors. Assists Operators in changing chlorine containers, if and when needed.
- General Housekeeping of all facilities.
- Performs other duties which may be assigned by a supervisor.
Knowledge/Skills
- Thorough knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices in a plant operation.
Experience/Education
- Education
- High school diploma or GED
Other
- Competencies :
- Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills with all hand and power tools.
- Certifications :
- Valid PA driver license.
- Completion of pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol test.
- Physical/Cognitive Requirements :
- Able to lift, carry, and drag equipment and exert force up to forty (40) pounds; climb over and pull up oneself over obstacles; jump down from an elevated surface; climb through openings; jump over obstacles; crawl in confined areas; balance on uneven or narrow surfaces and use body force to gain entrance.
- Climb steps and ladders on a regular basis to perform assigned tasks.
- Work safely in an environment that includes significant noise, atmospheric conditions, and some environmental hazards that necessitate safety gear, eye protection, and occasionally a respirator.
- Other :
- Work overtime at any time of day or year as required by management.
- Attend training sessions and participate in updated work procedures as necessary.
- Shift: 7 am - 3 pm
Competencies
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