Assistant Operator/Maintenance (Rotating)
American WaterRequisition ID: 109663
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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 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.
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Position Information
Posted Range: $32.97/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!
Primary Role
Assists the operator in the safe operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant. Previous water treatment experience is a huge plus.
Key Accountabilities
- Assists the operator in making all necessary water treatment control tests and calculations to control water treatment and pumpage to provide potable water necessary to meet system demands.
- Replaces the operator during vacations, sickness, or other absences.
- Unloads and handles chemicals, sets manual chemical adjustments, and performs maintenance and required cleaning.
- Reads and interprets all charts, gauges, graphs and other devices (SCADA) normally used in operating a water treatment facility.
- Maintains, repairs and installs mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, motors, switchgear, storage tanks, compressors, intake screens, chemical feed equipment and other maintenance work.
- Works with maintenance personnel in the repair and installation of equipment as required.
- Makes inspection trips to the pumping and treatment facilities and reports on plant conditions; makes corrections as required by conditions.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of the operation of all motors, pumps, switch gear, screens, chemical feed equipment, and other equipment as necessary to meet the changing demnd of the distribution system and related water treatment plant facilities.
- Excellent math, basic hydraulics, and technical skills.
- Must be able to distinguish colors.
- Background in maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and related equipment.
- Experience working in a water treatment plant or related field is preferred.
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Continuing education as needed for Operator certification renewal.
Certifications & Licenses
- Once any individual is hired into or awarded an Assistant Operator/Maintenance Rotating position, he or she must take and pass the appropriate state certification examination for Class A Water License within 24 months, and apply for certification within 6 months of achieving the minimum experience requirement for certification, if he or she had not already met the minimum experience requirement upon passing the certification test.
Work Environment
- Environmental conditions including contact with water, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with and handling potentially hazardous water treatment and laboratory chemicals.
- Minimum exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration
Other
- Position may be subject to mandatory off hours call-out and overtime.
- Required to possess and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of their residence.
Competencies
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