Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Do you enjoy a job that is never the same two days in a row? This might be the job for you! This position has the opportunity to work alongside our Field Operations crews who help ensure We Keep Life Flowing for our customers.

This union position will be based out of Rosemead, CA. and Equipment Operator rate of pay is $41.49 per hour.

American Water offers a generous benefits package including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance; 401k with company match and so much more!

Additional Information : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Primary Role

Construct, operate and maintain a water distribution system.

Job Duties

• Operates backhoe to break pavement or concrete, move earth, fill trenches, load trucks, lower pipe into trenches, set shoring, etc.
• Transports backhoe to various sites where it is to be used.
• Maintains all vehicles and equipment assigned.
• Keeps maintenance records and the scheduling of all inspections required for safe operation of assigned vehicles or equipment.
• When not operating equipment, assumes role of utility worker.
• May be required to take after-hours call based on seniority per union contract.
• Does other similar work as called upon to perform, and any other work as necessary.

Equipment Used

Experience / Education

Certifications & Licenses

Other

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives results

Collaborates