Waste Management & Environmental Services Jobs in New Jersey with H-1B Sponsorship

Requisition ID: 109710

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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!

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

Primary Role

Foreperson in Short Hills, NJ

Posted Range:

$42.63/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!

Key Accountabilities

Must be available to work the following schedule.
- Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM.
- Frequent overtime.
- On-call rotation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• This position requires strong leadership skills and the capability to manage and motivate a crew of four team members.
• Must possess geographical knowledge of the Company’s service area and distribution system, as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and position-related electrical application and related safety procedures.
• Capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and maps and possess a working knowledge of cross-connection control and reduced-pressure zone backflow prevention.
• Possess a working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as state and federal regulations regarding New Jersey One Call (NJ Underground Facility Protection Act), confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• Working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system and possess the ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to ensure the integrity of the transmission and distribution system.
• Able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements of Utility Mechanic IV.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Utility Mechanic II.
• Detail-oriented and capable of preparing and maintaining accurate records and documents.
• Capable of directing a workforce involved in, but not limited to, all excavations, including those requiring shoring, and all jobs listed under the section of “Scope of Responsibilities” as outlined in this job description.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of Company resources, when assigned.
• Locate, access, operate, and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff-valves, and plumbing fixtures.
• Investigate and diagnose hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service and initiate corrective action.
• Perform distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses.
• Locate Company facilities, and in accord with the State and federal regulations regarding New Jersey One Call (NJ Underground Facility Protection Act), mark-out Company facilities and initiate requests to mark-out other utilities’ facilities.
• Raise to grade Company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter chambers, frames, covers, and curb or valve boxes.
• Operate and repair Company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
• Complete the installation of facilities such as, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, and blow offs.
• Collect and evaluate water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.
• Transports materials to and from Company facilities and job sites.
• Prepare Company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
• Restore service to frozen Company facilities, as required.
• Record pertinent data and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Report conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in potential damage to Company facilities.
• Conduct water loss audits including, but not limited to, pipe and fixture inspections and usage patterns at customers’ accounts.
• Inspect and test cross-connection control prevention devices and backflow prevention devices.
• Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involve the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibilities.
• The Utility Mechanic IV may be assigned to perform any responsibility either individually, or in conjunction with other employees.
• Complete house-to-house connections at customers’ accounts to maintain water service, when required.
• Obtain and record meter readings to insure accurate billing of customers’ accounts.
• May assist or direct others to excavate and/or backfill job sites to facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and fire hydrants.
• As directed by the Company, perform and/or assist in the performance of any field operations and/or production department work based on the employee’s skill and qualifications to perform the work required.
• As directed by the Company, inspect the installation of water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, and services to insure the facilities are installed in accord with Company policies, procedures, and contracts.

Certifications & Licenses

• HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers’ License (Class A) with appropriate endorsements within 90 working days from their first work day in this job action.
• Ability to obtain a W-2 License in accord with the educational and operational criteria established by the State of New Jersey DEP.

Competencies

Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning

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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.