Operator in Training

American Water•Honolulu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn , Facebook , X and Instagram .

Requirements

A basic understanding of mechanics and hydraulics.
Knowledge of the operation, methods, practices, techniques, and maintenance requirements of wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge of safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in industrial facilities.
Knowledge of procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions common to assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external customers as well as the general public.
Ability to determine what equipment, tools and materials will be needed to complete assigned projects.
Ability to safely use both hand tools and power tools.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in operational duties, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal associates, supervisory personnel, management personnel, and vendors.
Ability to read and interpret gauges, recording devices and general plant instrumentation.
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
Ability to write legibly and make simple mathematical calculations accurately.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, shovel, sweep, walk and climb status.
Ability to safely operate company motor vehicles and equipment.
Ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions including summer heat.
Ability to use computer/mobile devices tools to analyze and report plant data.
High school diploma or GED is required.
Requires valid Hawaii Driver’s License with excellent driving record.
The OIT must be willing to work shifts (6am to 2:30pm and 2pm to 10:30pm) that will include one “weekend” day and able to work a flexible schedule, when necessary, to substitute for absent operators or lab technicians.

Nice To Haves

CDL license is preferred.
Other Licensed operators in the State of Hawaii are encouraged and welcome to apply as well. Job duties and compensation will be commensurate with the individual’s level of certification and experience.

Responsibilities

Completes tasks assigned by the plant superintendent in a timely and professional manner.
Completes process control tests and basic laboratory analyses such as: pH, dissolved oxygen, SVI, total/volatile solids, total suspended/volatile solids, nutrients analyses, biological oxygen demand (BOD), bacterial test and other lab analyses.
Monitors and maintains the following treatment processes: screening, sedimentation, activated sludge treatment, sludge digestion, UV disinfection and sludge thickening/dewatering.
Operates and maintains all supporting equipment including valves, flow meter, pumps, compressors, chemical feeders, and blowers.
Assists the plant superintendent and staff with the ordering of bulk chemicals, the scheduling of sludge hauling, data collection and record keeping.
Attends all safety training in order to learn, and vigorously apply, safe work practices at all times.
Periodically serves as the “on-call” operator and responds to after hour emergencies such as sewage spills, storm water runoff, power failures, chemical leakages, etc.