Utility Operator; Wed-Fri, 2nd shift Sat-Sun

Utility Operator (Days Wed-Fri, 2nd shift Sat-Sun)

Requisition : 109490

Position Information

$29.43/hr + .50 shift differential for 2nd shift and $1.50 for Sunday

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!

Illinois American Water is seeking a Utility Operator to help execute operations at our 6-8 mgd wastewater treatment plant in Granite City. In this role, you will learn all aspects of the treatment facility including lab testing, operating, identifying maintenance needs, and more. The ideal candidate will have a good mechanical aptitude, be able to work independently, and possess strong time management and communication skills.

* Shift/

Schedule:

Days Wed-Fri and 2nd shift Sat-Sun.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring reliable operations of the Granite City Wastewater Plant facilities. Operator duties include operation of the SCADA controls for plant operation and monitoring. While not operating, maintenance duties include receiving and testing of chemical deliveries, general maintenance duties of the treatment facilities and outlying stations, housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by management.

The utility operator must also maintain the ability to work as a Filter Plant Operator, Operator Leadman, and Laboratory Technician. The utility operator must be able to fill vacancies and perform normal and/or extra duty in these classifications as required to maintain proper plant operations in addition to their normal daily duties.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good mechanical skills
• SCADA operation experience
• Clear understanding of plant operation, a strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills
• Clear understanding of plant operation and pumping station operation including pumps and chemical feed systems and adjustment
• Position requires the ability to lift 75 lbs
• Computer literacy required

• 0-2 years in wastewater industry
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Chemistry, science, and mechanical subjects are highly desirable

• Current American Water Employees hired before March 11, 2024 are not required to have an IEPA certification, but it is highly encouraged to obtain one.
• Employees hired after March 11, 2024 are required by Article 12 section 5 to obtain an IEPA license in accordance with the time frames outlined in the CBA.
• Valid state driver's license

• 7am - 3pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; O/U : 3pm to 11pm Saturday, and Sunday O/L
• Schedule changes will be handled according to language as outlined in the CBA

• Champions safety
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer obsessed
• Drives Results
• Nimble learning

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