What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician U405 position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 109345
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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.
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 $40 to $42 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
The Successful candidate will be responsible for the duties necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operations of the Interurban Production facilities.
Key Accountabilities
- This position is responsible for the receiving and testing of chemical deliveries, general maintenance duties of the treatment facilities and outlying stations, housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by management.
- The relief system operator duties involve managing pumping and filter operations including filter washing and any additional filter treatment that may be required.
- This also includes the management of outlying stations regarding pumpage, tank levels, pressure requirements and any other duties as assigned by management.
Shifts/Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and High Service Operator relief duties as required or assigned. (Note: changes in hours may become necessary for continued operation)
Experience/Education
- High school degree/GED required.
- 0-2 years in water industry.
Certification
- Water Treatment Class C license required after 2 years in position; Class A license required after 4 years in position.
- Valid drivers license required and ability to pass a motor vehicle check. Class C driver's license and D.O.T. medical card required within 30 days of being awarded position.
Skills
- Strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good mechanical skills.
- Position requires the ability to lift 75 lbs.
- Computer literacy required.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
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