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Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

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.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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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Primary Role

Performs duties necessary to maintain and ensure the reliable operation of the Interurban Production facilities.

This position works a rotating shift.

This position is a union position with Illinois American Water and the starting pay rate is \$37.05 per hour

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 receive 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 employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.

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Key Accountabilities

• Performs duties necessary to maintain and ensure the reliable operation of the Interurban Production facilities including, but not limited to, chemical feed systems, required process control testing and analysis, filling of day tanks, management of pumping and filter operations including filter washing and any additional filter treatment that may be required.
• Manages outlying stations in r gard to pumpage, tank levels, and pressure requirements.
• May also perform light or routine maintenance and housekeeping.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by management

Experience/Education

• 0-2 years of experience in the water industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid drivers license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check

Certifications/Licenses

• Illinois Class C Water license required after 2 years in position
• Illinois Class A Water license required after 4 years in position.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants

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