Distribution Technician OMJST

S-1272-6 Job Title: Distribution Technician - OMJST ** ** Worksite Location: 870 Third St. NW, Massillon, OH 44647 ** ** Number of Openings: 1 ** ** How to Apply: APPLY DIRECT to Essential Utilities Inc. / Aqua using the following information: Apply online: https://aquaamerica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Essential_Careers/details/Distribution-Technician_R6476?locations=43d47c8626a0019343026fd9bde85a05{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} ** ** Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer. ** ** Job Description: Essential Utilities Inc. / Aqua in Massillon, OH, is hiring a full-time Distribution Technician. The Distribution Technician performs a variety of activities to support the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution facilities. These duties include all work, in compliance with company and regulatory requirements, associated with service of distribution system piping, hydrants, valves, customer services, booster stations and all other components related to a distribution system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations. - Operates and maintains water distribution systems including water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, etc. - Completes service work orders, updates and maintains appropriate system documentation of activities using company technology and closes work orders in the work order management system in accordance with department policies and procedures. - Ensures daily work complies with OEPA and PUCO regulatory requirements for operations. Ensures that daily work complies with established company safety policies. - Operates and performs maintenance on all equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance of the water system. - Reads and interprets maps, drawings and schematics to include GIS data. - Performs field service representative and meter reading work as assigned. - Interacts with internal employees and external customers regularly. - Communicates via email and text as needed to keep clients and management informed of work status. - All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED equivalent. A valid U.S. driver's license. [A valid Commercial Driv ]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""}