Job ID:    3298
Company Name:    American Water Company
Job Category:    Manufacturing/Operations; Energy/Utilities
Location:    Belleville, IL
Position Type:    Full-Time, Employee
Experience:    5-10 Years Experience

Company History

Founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company, American Water has been serving customers and communities for more than 121 years, and is the parent company to our nineteen state subsidiaries.

The people of American Water have centuries of combined experience in the water and wastewater industry. The team includes world-renowned researchers who are on the leading edge of scientific study and environmental protection, people who have been with us not only decades, but also for generations, and those who are passionate about environmental stewardship and care. Our crew members and plant operators get up each day with one goal in mind - to make sure American Water provides the best possible water service to our customers. We’re a company with a track record of financial success, environmental compliance, successful partnerships, and commitment to our customers. We are customer and community focused, forward thinking and performance driven.

Our beginnings were humble, and the company’s origins can be traced to the local water utilities of the post-civil war era. A small group of entrepreneurs and innovators spurred the nation’s industrial development by bringing a critical commodity - pure, abundant water - to towns and cities across the land. In the years that followed, American Water grew and grew as smaller systems were purchased. Our service footprint now stretches across the country and into Canada.

Today, our hard-working teams proudly serve more than 15.6 million people in 32 U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada. We work hard each and every day to supply our customers with something they cannot live without - high-quality water and wastewater services. We are scientists, innovators and stewards of the environment.

We are American Water.

Job Details

Primary Role

This position performs technical work in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems. This position also performs Operation of the Water Distribution System. Position may require some overtime, weekend, and holiday work as well as On-Call responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

Performs repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on water distribution system equipment including; pumps, fire hydrants, valves, water tanks, chemical feed equipment, motors, electrical controls, and related components.

Prepares orders for maintenance materials, supplies, spare parts and equipment.

Performs water system operator duties including but not limited to collecting samples, performing water quality field tests, operating pumps, maintaining water levels and pressure, adding chemicals to the water, and water main repairs

Maintains computerized and manual records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation of the system, reviews daily reports and plant operations, and makes changes as required to meet operating requirements.

Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Wear and work in proper personal protective equipment.

Meets with customers and maintains acceptable customer service.

Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

Skills

Effectively and safely operates hand tools, pneumatic tools, air compressors and other small equipment related to the maintenance trades and system operations.

Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to chemical addition and water system operation

Knowledge

Knowledge of mechanical operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems.

Knowledge of electrical systems related to equipment in assigned work area.

Knowledge of proper operation of hydraulic, pneumatic and telemetry equipment.

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Knowledge of water distribution system processes including ability to operate basic systems independently.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license preferably with CDL suitable for small dump truck use.

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V

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