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U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 700 employees in eighteen states.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Craftsman Technicians. US Water Industrial Group's business operates treatment plants for its customers throughout the US. Each customer site is operated by an offsite project manager who works with a dedicated onsite Lead Operator and site operations team. This team is responsible for monitoring processes, adjusting controls, performing laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, replenishing chemicals and maintaining good housekeeping. Our Maintenance Team complete a variety of maintenance tasks across our facilities. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment - pumps, blowers, motors. This includes tearing down, rebuilding equipment.
• Performs non-routine system upgrades and process improvements. This includes removal of old equipment, installation of new equipment and machinery.
• Experience with PVC, HDPE pipework preferred.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Applies a working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology in carrying out assignments.
• Understands and applies standard policies and procedures within specific discipline.
• Performs assignments with clear, specific objective which may require the limited exercise of judgment and decision-making skills.
• Digs, spreads, and level dirt and gravel using picks, shovel and/or grading equipment.
• Lifts and carries building materials, tool & supplies.
• Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas
• Performs a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, such as sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, mounting pipe hangers and cutting and attaching insulation material.
• May operate a variety of the following types of equipment: jackhammer, generator, sand blaster, concrete mixer, grinders, compressors, saws, tampers, pumps etc.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel 2-3 weeks at a time
• Experience working in an industrial setting
• Applicable Health & Safety training
• Ability to read plans / drawings / specifications and interpret data
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.