Operator in Training - Wastewater

Requisition
109974 - Posted
- Direct Operations
- HI
- Honolulu
- Full Time - Regular

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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.

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

Join us as an entry level Operator-in-Training (OIT). This is a great opportunity to learn and grow within American Water.

The Operator-in-Training (OIT) performs semi-skilled to skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of a two wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), three pump stations and two collection systems. Assists the lead operator who serves as the Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) and one other plant operator with operation, preventative maintenance and repair duties associated with an aerated lagoon and an extended aeration process and associated pump stations and collection systems.

Assists DRC with process controls and performs plant operational duties including monitoring, sampling, troubleshooting and optimizing treatment performance.

Posted salary range: $28/hr - $38/hr

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!

• Completes tasks assigned by the DRC in timely and professional manner.
• The OIT will perform the following duties:
  The OIT will complete process control tests, perform sampling duties and basic laboratory analyses such as pH, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids.
• The OIT will monitor and maintain the following treatment processes: screening, biological treatment, and filtration as well as an injection well used for effluent disposal.
• The OIT will also operate and maintain all supporting equipment including pumps, compressors, chemical feeders and blowers.
• The OIT will assist the DRC and staff with the ordering of chemicals and materials, data collection, record keeping, grounds keeping and herbicide spraying.
• The OIT will assist the DRC with the unscheduled repairs of plant and pump station equipment.
• The OIT is expected to attend all safety training in order to learn, and vigorously apply, safe work practices at all times.
• The OIT must be willing to work a schedule…