Utility Worker

North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is seeking a committed Utility Worker with the ability to work independently or as part of a structured team focused on consistent, high-quality results. This is a full-time, long-term position in a stable organization with opportunities to develop your technical skills.

NPWA provides fully funded, on-the-job training for the requirements of this position, which include obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License and PA DEP Water System Certification.

Responsibilities and Duties

This is primarily an outdoor position, and includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Replace, maintain, and repair water mains, working in 3’ to 5’ trenches
• Operate and maintain valves
• Working independently, leak detection, and marking existing utility locations
• Ground and landscape repair, including shovel digging
• Maintain fire hydrants
• Flagging and traffic control
• Operate and maintain company tools and equipment
• Respond to after-hours emergency repairs (compensated accordingly)

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid driver’s license
• Prior applicable experience (construction, pipe-laying, plumbing, etc.) preferred, but not required
• Physically mobile with good balance
• Ability to lift and carry/push/pull a minimum of 75 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders or scaffolding, frequent standing and bending

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive starting rate with scheduled performance-based increases
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and PTO starting the first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term, Long-term, Life and AD&D insurance

About NPWA

Established in 1965, NPWA is a municipally owned, nonprofit Authority with a dedicated, professional workforce committed to providing the community with a safe, reliable, and economical water supply. Our employees, many of whom are NPWA customers themselves, take pride in being able to provide this service to the community. We look forward to the successful candidate joining our team.

North Penn Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.