Senior Operator, Sewage Plant

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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.

Senior Operator, Sewage Plant

6/3/26

Pay Range: $37.04 - $43.39 per hour.

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!

Independently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes the collection of wastewater samples per state regulations, performing process control laboratory testing, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.

• Operates wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.
• Performs maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

• Able to read gauges and meters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders,…