Operator I

Requisition ID: 108960

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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.

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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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Hours/Shift

Must be available to work the follow schedule.

- Monday-Friday 7 AM - 3 PM. This shift is subject to change.

- Must be flexible and willing to work some overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Primary Role

General operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant, pump stations, and sewers.

Key Accountabilities

General facilities maintenance and preventative maintenance, including repairs to mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment; O&M of rotary press and associated processes, such as sludge pumping, lime stabilization, chemical conditioning, odor control scrubber, sludge handling equipment (front end loader, skid steer, dump truck, forklift, etc.); O&M of collector sewer system; O&M of GPS locating equipment; O&M of sewer televising equipment; O&M of flow metering equipment; O&M of grinder pumps; cleaning pump station wet wells and equalization storage tanks; assisting in any other sewer, pump station, and/or plant-related responsibilities that may develop during the course of the workday, including unscheduled and emergency work.

Knowledge/Skills

- Must have a mechanical aptitude.

- Familiarity with pumps, mechanical drives, hydraulic systems, and basic electrical systems desired.

- Must be able to read, interpret, and follow written manufacturer’s instructions and diagrams to perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance repairs, and troubleshooting.

- Must have basic understanding of sewage collection, plumbing systems, and construction standards.

- Must be able to read and understand sewer drawings.

- Must be capable of learning how to operate and maintain rotary press and associated equipment.

- Must be able to communicate and interact with the general public.

- Must be able to work independently and make field judgments.

Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.

Other

- Must be available for emergency call-out and overtime 24 hours per day.

- Required to possess and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of their residence.

- May be required to complete and maintain forms needed for a driver qualification file.

- May be required to obtain a DOT medical card.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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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.