Job Title: Senior Operator, Sewage Plant - Military Services Group
Posting Start Date: 3/25/26
Job Description:
Job details
Hourly Range is: $26.35 to $37.85
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
Independently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes the 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. Position will also be required to assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.
Key Accountabilities
* Operates wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.
* Performs maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
* Follows Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
* Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
* Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
* Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
* Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
* Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.
Knowledge/Skills
* 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 making 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.
* Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.
* Collect wastewater samples for analysis by state lab.
* Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
* Possesses a thorough knowledge of activated sludge treatment for domestic waste. Specifically, but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling
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