Job Description

Requisition ID: 107787 

 

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.  

 

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.

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

 

In September of 2020, American Water was awarded a 50-year contract to privatize the water and wastewater utilities at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. JBLM is the DoD’s premiere military installation on the West Coast. JBLM was formed in 2010 after the consolidation of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. It is a joint force power projection platform for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. JBLM is home to the Army's I Corps and the Air Force's 62nd Airlift Wing, as well as several reserve components. The joint base has a population of approximately 110,000 people including, 40,000 active duty, 60,000 family members and 15,000 civilian and contract employees.  American Water will provide water treatment, storage, and distribution across JBLM. As a whole, the water system includes approximately 1.67 million linear feet of water pipe, 1,957 hydrants, 9,138 valves, 21 wells, and 28 tanks. The wastewater collection system includes a wastewater treatment plant and approximately 1.2 million linear feet of pipe, 3,120 manholes, and 99 lift stations.  We are looking for an outstanding Sewage Plant Operator to join our team. Apply now for immediate consideration!

 

Job Details

Salary Range $28.50 - $47.50 per hour

 

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. 

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! 

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! 

Primary Role

Independently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes the collection of wastewater samples per state regulations, performing process control laboratory testing, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.
• Performs maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to read gauges and meters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.
• Collect wastewater samples for analysis by state lab.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of activated sludge treatment for domestic waste. Specifically, but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Experience/Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• State Class B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Three years in operation of activated sludge plants preferred.
• Three years’ experience in working in sewage collection systems preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5%

Certifications & Licenses

• Class B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
• Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license, CDL preferred.

Other

• Team Working – Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity within a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions. Builds and promotes collaboration.
• People Development – Creates opportunities and builds shared commitment in order to develop capabilities and improve business performance through individual and team development. Takes responsibility for personal development.
• Market/Customer Focus – Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally. Personally, takes care of customers.
• Champions Change: Seizes new ways of thinking and working. Articulates and leads change, energizes others with a clear, compelling picture of the future and inspires and empowers others to champion the change themselves. Supports change. 
• Delivers Results – Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity. Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior. Identifies and acts on priorities.
• Analysis and Problem Solving – Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience. Identifies the problem or issue.

Work Environment

• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted.
• There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

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.

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