*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 $30 to $34 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. _ *Job Specifications*_ Laborer in Newbury Park, CA Rate of pay is $28.54/hour This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! _ *Primary Role*_ Read customer meters and perform various other functions related to customer billing and collections. _ *Key Accountabilities*_ * Utilizing the electronic customer database and meter reading systems, load hand- meter reading equipment, accurately read customer meters and transmit the reads for billing. (70%) * Performs routine maintenance on valves, and fire hydrants. Changes water meters. (20%) * Sets up barricades and traffic cones. Breaks pavement where necessary by use of jackhammer or whatever methods conditions prescribe. Loads and unloads pipes and fittings. Digs trenches by means of shovel, or other methods as conditions prescribe. Repairs water line breaks and/or leaks as required. Places pipes and fittings. Tamps and backfills trenches. Builds rough forms for cement work. Acts as flagman to direct traffic. Sweeps. (5%) * Performs maintenance and paints. (5%) * Performs other duties on an as-needed basis. * Works under the supervision of the operations supervisor. * Maybe required to take after-hours emergency call-outs as per union contract. (After completion of a training period that will be determined by management). _ *Equipment Used*_ * Small hand tools and other tools necessary to complete the job. * Drives a company vehicle. _ *Knowledge/Skills*_ * Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Requires normal physical and mechanical ability. Able to lift and stack equipment/materials weighing up to 90 lbs. * Knowledge of equipment used, and of basic computer operating principles. _ *Experience/Education*_ * Previous water industry experience preferable. * High school diploma or equivalent. _ *Certifications & Licenses*_ * Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. * Water Distribution Certificate Grade 1 or Water Treatment Certificate Grade 1 must be obtained within 18 months of hire date. _ *Competencies*_ Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * 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.*