Sewage Plant Operator; SCA - Military Services Group

Overview

Position: Sewage Plant Operator (SCA) - Military Services Group

Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition : 108763

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American Water emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers competitive salary and benefits packages, with opportunities to develop and grow careers.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, we provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to millions across numerous jurisdictions. Our professionals leverage expertise and scale to benefit customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

• Independently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes 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.
• Assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.
• Operate wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collect and analyze samples required for compliance and process control.
• Perform maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform general housekeeping duties. Maintain and calibrate hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follow the Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Take and record system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintain daily logs, record plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, external organizations, and citizen customers.
• Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
• Perform 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, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Past working knowledge using mechanical skills for minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• Collect wastewater samples for analysis by state lab.
• Knowledge of techniques, equipment and materials used in mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of activated sludge treatment for domestic waste, including handling of chlorine and other industrial chemicals.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• State Class B Wastewater License highly preferred; combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Three years in operation of activated sludge plants preferred.
• Three years’ experience in working in sewage collection systems preferred.

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• Class B Wastewater License highly preferred; combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
• Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, due to potential exposure to contaminants, noise, etc.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted.
• There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.