What are the responsibilities and job description for the Helper/Relief Operator U537O position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107704
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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.
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 $40 to $42 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.
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Primary Role
Assists the maintenance person and functions as Relief Plant Operator.
Key Accountabilities
- Operates water treatment facilities, pumping facilities and other related facilities.
- Assists the maintenance person or performs the following duties: maintenance on motors, pumps, switch gear, chemical feed equipment, mixing and sedimentation basin equipment, filters, intakes, wells, valves, control/monitoring equipment, building, grounds, and other related equipment.
- Operates all pumps, motors, screens, switch gear, chemical feed equipment, settling tanks, control systems, laboratory equipment, and valves.
- Makes water treatment control tests and calculations necessary to control the water treatment and pumpage of the facility.
- Collects water samples in the distribution system per regulatory requirement
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge/Skills
- Must have a working knowledge of all tools used in maintaining all related plant equipment.
- Since this classification also has operating duties, must have a working knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and hydraulics.
Experience/Education
- GED/High School Diploma
- Prior maintenance experience preferred
Travel Requirements
- Local travel
Certifications & Licenses
- Valid driver license
- DEP Class A license preferred. Will be required to obtain within 3 years of hire.
Work Environment
- Water Treatment Plant that operates 24/7/365.
- May be required to cover various shifts.
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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