What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Technician position at American Water?
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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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American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .
Primary Role
Duties will include those necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations. Maintenance tasks will be of a high technical nature including work on pumps, chemical feed systems, and controls. The successful candidate will be given tasks that require electrical, mechanical and wastewater facilities knowledge in addition to operations of heavy equipment including a forklift, front loader, dump truck and any other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good mechanical skills. Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs. Computer literacy required.
Certifications and Licenses
Must obtain and maintain an Illinois IEPA Wastewater Class 4 after 1 year, Class 3 after 2 years, Class 2 after 4 years, Class 1 after 6 years of hire or transfer.
Must obtain and maintain a CDL and applicable endorsements within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR
Experience/Education
0-2 years minimum in wastewater industry preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning
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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.
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.
American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .
Primary Role
Duties will include those necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations. Maintenance tasks will be of a high technical nature including work on pumps, chemical feed systems, and controls. The successful candidate will be given tasks that require electrical, mechanical and wastewater facilities knowledge in addition to operations of heavy equipment including a forklift, front loader, dump truck and any other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good mechanical skills. Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs. Computer literacy required.
Certifications and Licenses
Must obtain and maintain an Illinois IEPA Wastewater Class 4 after 1 year, Class 3 after 2 years, Class 2 after 4 years, Class 1 after 6 years of hire or transfer.
Must obtain and maintain a CDL and applicable endorsements within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR
Experience/Education
0-2 years minimum in wastewater industry preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning
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.