$27.60/hour Water Plant Operator Apprentice

Requisition ID: 109281

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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, 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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Work Schedule

We’re thrilled to share a fantastic career opportunity at our St. Joseph, MO location.

The Water Plant Operator Apprentice role requires an independent, hands-on worker with maintenance skills. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This role will require a weekly schedule of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 7:00 a,m. to 3:30 p.m. And, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Are you able to meet this schedule?

Primary Role

Process Technician operates and maintains the groundwater treatment facility, well field, booster stations and tanks, including daily operations and maintenance. Must follow all work and safety rules established by the company.

Key Accountabilities

- Responsible for daily operations and maintenance activity in the production department assigned.

- Maintains accurate records of all maintenance activities.

- Assists with the preparation of maintenance activities as required.

- Makes water treatment control tests and calculations necessary to control the water treatment and pumpage of the facility.

- Maintains storeyards and materials in an orderly fashion. Renovates salvaged materials. If a vehicle is assigned, ensures that the vehicle is kept stocked with necessary materials, tools, and equipment. Keeps vehicle, tools, and equipment clean and secure. Makes or assists in making measurements on the job. Adheres to OSHA standards, other applicable regulations, and company policies and procedures.

- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills

- Knowledge of the usage of distribution maps and construction plans in any format and how to locate the various distribution facilities.

- Direct production personnel and make decisions when required.

- Encourages and maintains a safe work environment.

- Ability to work in various weather conditions and temperatures.

- Capable of performing duties with minimal supervision.

- Possesses a working knowlege of personal computers, RTU's and programmable logic controllers.

Experience/Education

- High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications

This position will require to obtain and maintain a State of Missouri Water Supply

Operator’s Class “B” Certification as required by Missouri Department of Natural Resources

(DNR) (Code of State Regulations, 10CSR 60-14) and will remain classified as an Apprentice

until a Class A Water Operators Certificate is obtained.

Work Environment

- Must meet the physical requirements of the position.

- Able to work in various weather conditions and temperatures.

- Must be available for after-hours work and other emergencies as necessary.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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