American Water
Job Title
Fitter
Posting Start Date 1/6/26
Primary Role Responsible for installing and repairing of service lines, water mains and hydrants.
Key Accountabilities
Frequently repairs/replaces water lines/mains which include the following:
Requires constant standing and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
Kneels on the asphalt.
Heavy grasping of pry bar.
Wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
Uses ladders to climb down into holes.
Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
Holds onto handle at waist heights and turns valve.
Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
May use hand or air tools-wrist deviation, elbow flexion and extension and heavy grasping.
May need to use cheater bar.
May reach overhead on an occasional basis to get tools while in an excavation.
Consistently works in traffic area.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Locating
Flushing hydrants after repairs
Operation and maintenance of distribution valves
Investigation of pressure complaints
No water calls
Working with various software to complete task
Conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains, collect samples from new mains
Maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
Drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions (must have valid Indiana Driver’s license)
Understand and comply with company procedures as they relate to area of responsibility
Work with and around various chemicals associated with water industry
Read maps and drawings
Read Mobil Maps
Verbal communications – face to face, telephone, email
Install and replace 2’ and larger meters
Collections of water samples following main repair
Available to stand Service Watch as may be required
Other duties as assigned
Lift/carry 100#
Flush hydrants uses a wrench to open/shut the hydrant.
Grasps the tool, wrist deviation and forearm rotation.
May need to use a cheater pipe.
Lubricates the treads, trunk flexion and forward reaching.
Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
Holds onto handle at waist height and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
Operates tapping equipment.
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar, wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
Tools used are hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), utilize hand held and truck mounted valve turning equipment.
Occasionally controls traffic which include the following: Places cones and signs in the appropriate places. Frequently maintains hydrants/valves.
Experience/Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Travel Requirements
Daily local travel.
Work Environment
Work is indoors and outdoors. Required to work in all adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Utilities
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Posting Start Date 1/6/26
Primary Role Responsible for installing and repairing of service lines, water mains and hydrants.
Key Accountabilities
Frequently repairs/replaces water lines/mains which include the following:
Requires constant standing and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
Kneels on the asphalt.
Heavy grasping of pry bar.
Wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
Uses ladders to climb down into holes.
Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
Holds onto handle at waist heights and turns valve.
Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
May use hand or air tools-wrist deviation, elbow flexion and extension and heavy grasping.
May need to use cheater bar.
May reach overhead on an occasional basis to get tools while in an excavation.
Consistently works in traffic area.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Locating
Flushing hydrants after repairs
Operation and maintenance of distribution valves
Investigation of pressure complaints
No water calls
Working with various software to complete task
Conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains, collect samples from new mains
Maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
Drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions (must have valid Indiana Driver’s license)
Understand and comply with company procedures as they relate to area of responsibility
Work with and around various chemicals associated with water industry
Read maps and drawings
Read Mobil Maps
Verbal communications – face to face, telephone, email
Install and replace 2’ and larger meters
Collections of water samples following main repair
Available to stand Service Watch as may be required
Other duties as assigned
Lift/carry 100#
Flush hydrants uses a wrench to open/shut the hydrant.
Grasps the tool, wrist deviation and forearm rotation.
May need to use a cheater pipe.
Lubricates the treads, trunk flexion and forward reaching.
Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
Holds onto handle at waist height and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
Operates tapping equipment.
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar, wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
Tools used are hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), utilize hand held and truck mounted valve turning equipment.
Occasionally controls traffic which include the following: Places cones and signs in the appropriate places. Frequently maintains hydrants/valves.
Experience/Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Travel Requirements
Daily local travel.
Work Environment
Work is indoors and outdoors. Required to work in all adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Utilities
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