American Water

Water Plant Operator Apprentice EL1464

LocationSaint Joseph, MO
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108183


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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.


We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


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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Primary Role

The Water Plant Operator Apprentice position is for operation and maintenance of the Saint Joseph groundwater treatment facility, well field, booster stations and tanks in the St. Joseph District including daily operations and maintenance. He/she must follow all work and safety rules established by the Company.

This role will require a work schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7am to 3pm. Friday and Saturday 3pm to 11pm.


Key Accountabilities

Responsible for daily operations & maintenance activity in the production department as assigned.

Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
Assist with the preparation of maintenance projects as required.
Make required in source of supply and treatment operation to ensure water quality compliance, maintain optimum efficiency, and overall plant safety.
Fill out required production report forms.
All other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Superintendent.


Knowledge

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 tempurtures.
Capable of performing duties with minimal supervision.
Possesses a working knowledge of personal computers, RTU's and programmable logic controllers.


Education


High School diploma or equivalent required


Certifications/Licenses

Must have or be able to obtain a MODNR Class A Water Operator Certification.

Must have a valid Driver's License
Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
Must be able to sit, stand, push, and pull all day


Work Environment

Must be able to lift heavy objects, up to 50 pounds

Able to work in various weather conditions and temperatures.
Must be available for after-hours work and other emergencies as necessary.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and temperatures.


Other

Ability to communicate and work well with outside contractors, customers, and co-workers.

Have a good understanding of the operation of the treatment facility process, well field operation, distribution booster stations and storage tanks as well as the operation and maintenance required for all equipment.
This includes pumps, motors and chemical feed equipment.
Direct the production personnel and be able to make decisions when problems arise.
Encourage and maintain a safe work environment.
Be capable of working with minimal supervision.
Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and posses the ability to obtain a working knowledge of RTU's and of programmable logic controllers.
Must be available for after-hours and other emergencies.
Basic computer skills needed


Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates


Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing


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.

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