Job description

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business. Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

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 more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 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, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com . Follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Kentucky American Water is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to join our team in Owenton, KY . This position requires a Kentucky Class III or Class IV licensed operator to monitor our 20 million gallons per day (MGD) plant. This role is responsible for performing maintenance and testing on chemical feed pumps, routine cleaning, and will monitor the distribution system and security at remote facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.
Primary Role
Responsible for maintaining the operation of the water and/or wastewater facilities including the pumping and booster stations and tank sites and work relating to other remote facilities.

Lastly, inform other work area and personnel of situation which may impact company operations and the distribution of the water or wastewater system.
Key Accountabilities

Maintain constant surveillance of pumping and purification equipment.

Provide laboratory support for chemical and/or microbiological testing for wastewater and/or potable water and additional support for customers and employees. (25%)

Operate pumping and treatment equipment.

Handle chemicals.

Set chemical feed equipment at the proper dosage.

Perform quality sampling and analysis, adjusting plant flow rated to meet system demands. (25%)

Operate remote facilities, backwash filters and record hourly readings.

Maintain plant cleanliness.

Perform minor plant maintenance.

Maintain required records. (20%)

Complete and maintain all necessary local, state and federal records that are related to the water or wastewater system.

Assure proper reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements. (20%)

Provide support within the department for routine tasks including glassware, reagent preparation, Cl2 checks, water system checks, balance and temperature checks, and sample disposal. (10%)

Knowledge/Skills

Maintain water and/or wastewater system to include any necessary operation, monitoring, testing, analysis and reporting requirements.

Experience/Education

Kentucky Grade III or IV Water Operators certification is required.

High school diploma or recognized Education Equivalency Certificate.

An associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.

5-7 years of relative work experience.

Must be familiar with company procedures regarding water and/or wastewater system processes.

Hours/Schedule

Full-time

Monday-Thursday, 10pm-8am

Work Environment

Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including but not limited to hot and cold temperatures, and other inclimate weather conditions.

Travel Requirements

Travel within the distribution system

Limited travel related to training

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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