What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Operator (Operations Technician) position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107598
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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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Job Location
Primary Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the task necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of water treatment facilities, tank sites, and booster stations. Including working water quality testing, pump operations, Ability to follow and understand IEPA Water Quality regulations any other duties as assigned by management.
This position is a union position with Illinois American Water and the starting pay rate is $30.52 per 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 receive 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 employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.
Key Accountabilities
Duties will include those necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
- Calibrate chemical feed systems
- Operating via SCADA/Ignition
- Receiving chemical deliveries
- Water quality regulatory sampling and lab testing
- Utilizing company technology as required
- Regulating flow of the water treatment plant, maintaining required pressure, ensuring IEPA requirements are meet.
- Successful candidate will be given tasks that require mechanical and Production facilities knowledge, electrical knowledge is a plus. In addition to operations of heavy equipment including a forklift and any other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good mechanical skills.
- Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs.
- Computer literacy required.
Experience/Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-2 years minimum in water and wastewater industry.
Work Hours
This position will require rotating shift work to provide coverage at the treatment facilities as required and assigned including observed holidays and weekends.
The Operations Technician will be included in and required to perform Call Out duties as described in the current AFSCME 1479 contract. Emergencies and extenuating circumstances may require temporary schedule changes.
Certification
are as outlined in the August 24,2023 AFSCME 1479 agreement.
Class C water operator’s license required after 2 years in position; Class A water operator’s license required after 4 years in position if a license is not already held.
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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