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Operator I C1546 at Illinois American Water in Woodridge, Illinois

Posted in Manufacturing 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business.  Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.  The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states.  American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing.  For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.




Key Accountabilities



Responsible for the safe operation of wastewater treatment plants and belt press.

• Follow all safety rules and operation procedures as established by the company.

• Responsible for proper sample collection and related laboratory tests.

• Mathematical aptitude to effectively perform calculations associated with the position.

• Mechanical aptitude to service, maintain and repair a wide variety of machinery and equipment.

• Comply with all requirements to provide high-quality wastewater treatment as established by the company and governmental regulatory and environmental agencies.

• The ability to learn and use computer programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Office, VADARS (Production Department’s data entry system), and MapCall.

• Familiarity with SCADA computer systems for utilities.

• Must be available for work after business hours and during emergencies.

• Physical capability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather.

• Must be reliable, responsible, organized, resourceful and able to think and act promptly, all while most often working alone.

• Ability to cooperate/collaborate with other operators and laboratory personnel.





Additional Key Accountabilities



• Good written and verbal skills.

• Strong problem solving and prioritizing skills.

• Other duties as assigned by management. Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license at the class level required to operate fleet equipment associated with the job, as well as a safe driving record.

• Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

• The possession of an IEPA Wastewater Treatment Works Operator Certification is required for this position.

• Certified Wastewater Operator will be paid the wage which corresponds with their current certificate (as outlined in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ILAWC and UFCW 1546).





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 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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