Field worker jobs in West Des Moines, IA - 126 jobs

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 Participates in the investigation, construction, replacement, and repair of various types and sizes of water pipe and appurtenances that are or become a part of the Transmission (T) and Distribution (D) system. Participates in the general operation, construction, and maintenance of the T&D system, which involves providing assistance or performing the installation, laying, or joining together of all sizes and types of pipelines and mains, fittings, valves, pumps, and other appurtenances. Makes or assists in making all types of pipeline connections or joints and assists in making welded type joints. Key Accountabilities Installs, operates, and maintains all types and sizes of pipe or main and appurtenances. Makes taps. Performs fire hydrant flow test. Investigates leaks, does leak surveys, and tests for turbidity and chlorine. Removes and sets water meters. Uses various hand tools and other types of equipment necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the T&D system. Mixes and pours concrete, repairs damage to roads caused by excavations or escaping water from main breaks and leaks. Performs miscellaneous building care and routine maintenance at any company building or property. Assists with material storage and storehouse duties. Fills out necessary job report forms, as required. Operates communication equipment. Collects water samples and delivers to the laboratory. Operates all types of vehicles including those requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Keeps vehicles clean and assists in keeping the vehicles in good work order. Cleans tools and equipment as necessary. Loads and delivers all types of construction and maintenance materials to work locations. Unloads freight cars and vendors' trucks. Maintains storeyards and materials in an orderly fashion. Renovates salvaged materials. If a vehicle is assigned, ensures that the vehicle is kept stocked with necessary materials, tools, and equipment. Keeps vehicle, tools, and equipment clean and secure. Makes or assists in making measurements on the job. Adheres to OSHA standards, other applicable regulations, and company policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of the usage of distribution maps and construction plans in any format and how to locate the various distribution system pipes, appurtenances, and services. Able to read and write, have legible handwriting, and able to fill out daily record logs. Physically able to do job duties and adept in the use of tools and equipment and various vehicles used in performance of duties. Dependable, conscientious, and thorough in all work and have the proper regard for the use of time, materials, tools, and equipment. Able to learn, apply, and use new procedures, techniques, and technologies to include operation of new tools, equipment, or vehicles. H.S. Diploma or GED required. Certification & Licenses CDL Class A license with the appropriate endorsements and must meet all DOT requirements. Competencies CollaboratesCultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives ResultsNimble 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.