Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Posting Start Date: 8/24/26

Job Description:

Position Information

$39.43 hourly

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!

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Primary Role

American Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team in East. St. Louis. In this role, you will be responsibe for the preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment including hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors, valves and more. Our ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be eager to learn the water industry.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong work ethic, time management and organizational and team membership skills
• Ability to communicate well and to work with minimal supervision. Good mechanical skills
• Ability to start up, shut down, and make operating adjustments to all equipment for proper continued operation
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs
• Basic computer skills are required

Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience or training is desired
• 0-2 years of experience working in water industry

Shifts/Hours

• Full-time Thursday - Sunday 10PM - 6:30AM

Changes in hours may become necessary for continued operation of Business

Certifications

• Class C Water Operator License required after 2 years in position
• Class A Water Operator License 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

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