Operator - Maintenance Mechanic L423

Job Title:

Operator - Maintenance Mechanic I L423

Posting

Start Date:

1/2/26

Job Description:

Posted Rate: $34.67/hr

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement,and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

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!

Working out of the Raritan-Millstone ( 100 Polhemus Lane Bridgewater, NJ) an OMM performs operational, maintenance and laboratory testing procedures to ensure the successful processing of raw water to drinking water for human consumption. This position can have workdays of the week altered to fill open operating shifts or maintenance duties on any of the 3 shifts (days/afternoons/midnights) as required by management.

Daily Operational activities performed include, but are not limited to:

• Receipt of chemical deliveries.
• Record keeping (i.e. equipment run hours, chemical inventories and chemical dosages).
• Operation of low lift and high service pumps.
• Chemical adjustments for process control.
• Filter operation.
• Disinfection processes.
• Sludge handling (withdrawal and transfer to processing center).
• Safety inspections.
• Chemical receiving and transfers (i.e. truck to tank, tank to tank and tank to day tank).
• Laboratory sampling and testing for operational control and regulatory compliance.

Daily Maintenance activities performed include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Chemical feed pump repairs and calibration.
• General maintenance of high service and low service pumps and motors.
• Repair and maintenance of electric motor driven gear boxes and bearings.
• Inspection and repair of sludge handling equipment.
• Repair of valves and valve operators.
• Basin cleaning and repairs (i.e. flocculators and sludge collection equipment).
• Must enter and work in confined spaces when required.
• General plumbing and pipe fitting.
• General mechanical maintenance.
• Always maintains the cleanliness and safe working conditions of facilities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

• Able to perform basic mathematical, algebraic and statistical calculations (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, solving for an unknown and averaging) using a scientific calculator.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer including all associated appurtenances.
• Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions/adjustments based upon information gathered via the distributed control system (SCADA), observation and laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all mechanical/maintenance functions required of the position.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to the position’s responsibilities, as well as federal and state regulations associated with the job functions of this position.
• Customer service focused.

Knowledge:

• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all federal and state environmental and drinking water regulations associated with the job responsibilities of the position.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as state and federal regulations such as but not limited to confined spaces, trenching and shoring and Competent Person responsibilities.
• Must pass an OSHA surveillance physical and be cleared to wear a respirator annually. Respiratory clearance must be maintained annually to retain position. Must always be clean shaven while on duty.
• Must possess or obtain 40 hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher;
  Confined space entry;
  Respiratory protection;
  Fire extinguisher use;
  Hot Works;
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