Sewer Jet Rodder Operator

Requisition
109883
-Posted
- Direct Operations

- IL

- Woodridge

- 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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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 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.

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!

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Illinois American Water is seeking a Sewer Jet Rodder Operator to join our team in Woodridge, IL
. This role will work hand-in-hand with our plant operators in helping to identify material that needs to be prioritized and hauled. You will be responsible for operating a variety of machinery including sludge and belt presses. You will also work with our contractor when removing solids from the processing plant. This is a great opportunity to learn and explore the water production and operations!

The successful bidder will have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement (“N”). This position will be responsible for transporting liquid sludge to and from Chicago-Metro’s wastewater facilities, as well overseeing the liquid and biosolids processes for Chicago-Metro’s wastewater operations. With a goal toward optimizing plant operations, and with supervisory support, the Semi Equipment Operator will additionally assist other wastewater personnel with sludge management processes as well as perform facility/grounds maintenance and upkeep as needed.

• Load and transport liquid sludge from one wastewater facility to another.
• Belt Press operations and daily upkeep of sludge management data.
• Inventory and ordering of polymer and sludge management related chemicals.
• Basic maintenance and upkeep of the sludge truck/tanker, sludge loading tractor, and any other vehicles used.
• Provide regular feedback to operators and/or foreperson regarding the sludge management process.
• Intentional and daily contributions to facility cleanliness and order. Includes general housekeeping as well as general grounds upkeep.
• Facility, operational, and/or maintenance assistance (cleaning tanks, oil changes, painting, daily operations, etc.) at multiple facilities as requested by Operators, the Foreperson, or Management.

• Responsible for the safe operation of all daily functions including those involving the sludge tractor/trailer, dump trailer,…