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American Water Production Technician - 106901-7893 in East Saint Louis, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12164841 Requisition ID: 106901
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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, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water\'s 6,500 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.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest \$30 to \$34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron\'s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\'s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Job Description
The Successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the chemical feed systems feed systems and required process control testing and analysis; filling of day tanks; calibration of chemical feed pumps, including checking chemical feeds at outlying stations that may be required. Other duties involve managing pumping and filter operations including filter washing and an additional filter treatment that may be required. Duties will also include routine maintenance and housekeeping depending on actual working assignment and any other duties assigned by management.
Shift/Hours
Rotating *Note this position will involve relief duties as assigned by management*
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good mechanical skills.
- Valid Class C drivers\' license required.
- Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs.
- Computer literacy required.
Experience/Education
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- 0-2 years in water industry.
Certifications & Licenses
- Class C required after 2 years in position; Class A required after 4 years in position.
- Class C driver\'s license and D.O.T. medical card required within 30 days of being awarded position.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants
based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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