Position Information
Wastewater Technician in Alton, Illinois
Posted Range:
$33.34/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 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!
Work Hours
Must be available to work the following schedule.
- Monday-Friday 7:00 AM -3:30 pm.
- Potential for overtime.
- On-call rotation every 6 weeks.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the task necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of the district’s wastewater collection system. Maintenance tasks include performing all work associated with its day-to-day operations, including but not limited to sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer lateral lines, flow meters, storm surge/storage structures, air release/control valves, telemetry/SCADA systems, and related appurtenances. The successful candidate will be given tasks that require technical, mechanical and wastewater collections system knowledge in addition to operations of heavy equipment including a forklift, excavation equipment, dump truck, Jetter truck, CCTV equipment and any other duties as assigned by management.
Duties will include having a strong knowledge of safety and operations policies and procedures. Effective use of our system of record. Ability to create work orders for maintenance within our system of record. Administration duties in both written and oral formats.
Perform emergency repair work, routine daily work, scheduled annual preventive maintenance work, special project needs, and other tasks as assigned by the Foreperson and by management.
Perform annual maintenance program tasks, including but not limited to using fire hydrants to fill Jetter trucks, exercising of gate valves, cleaning/jetting of sewer mains, CCTV inspections, smoke testing and flow meter work associated with sewer mains, inspection/cleaning of storage structures, and equipment/vehicle maintenance.
Experience/Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-2 years minimum in water or wastewater industry.
Skills
- Strong work ethics.
- Time management.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Organizational and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Independent decision making and acceptance of accountability for related actions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good mechanical skills.
- Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs.
- Computer literacy required.
Certification/Licenses
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Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.
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Ability to obtain and maintain Class A CDL with an applicable tanker and air brake endorsement.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Illinois IEPA Wastewater Collections Certificate within 2 years of hire or transfer.