Water Treatment Plant Operator SCA U335 - Starting Rate of Pay is $26.00/hr

American Water Works Company Inc • MO

102d

About The Position

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. American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people. 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years in operation of water treatment processes, well systems and water distribution system operation and repair.
• Demonstrated experience and possession of a current state water operator license.
• Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license, CDL preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Prefer (but not required) water license.
• Must be able to attain a minimum of a C level Missouri Water license within 6 months of starting the position.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect water treatment systems at treatment plant, wells and similar work in the water distribution system.
• Collect water samples per state regulations, record data and prepare regulatory reports.
• Adjust chemical feed rates and perform maintenance of the water systems.
• Maintain and calibrate hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follow Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Take and record system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintain daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Communicate effectively, timely, and respectfully with other employees, supervisors, and citizen customers.
• Assist in repairs of water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
• Perform other related functions assigned or as they become apparent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees