Utility Plant Operator
Posted Date: Sep 4, 2025
Location: Streator, IL, US, 61364
Company: American Water Works Company Inc
Requisition ID: 108727
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About American Water
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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Position Information
This position pays $25.75 per 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!
Primary Role
Monitoring remote chemical feed sites by sampling and providing maintenance when required. Supports the operation of a Class A Surface Water Treatment Plant including chemical feed systems and performing required process control testing and analysis.
Key Accountabilities
- Operates pumps, multimedia filters, chemical feed systems, and performs required process control testing and analysis.
- Fills day tanks.
- Calibrates chemical feed pumps, including checking chemical feeds at outlying stations that may be required.
- Receives and tests chemical deliveries.
- Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping, depending on actual working assignment.
- Overtime required.
- Performs daily sampling and calibration of monitors at remote feed sites.
Knowledge/Skills
- Computer – Microsoft Office
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 0-2 years of experience in the water industry.
Certifications/Licenses
- Class A Illinois EPA Drinking Water Operator Certification or ability to obtain license within company guidelines.
- Valid driver’s license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
Other
- Work schedule: Rotating Shift
- 7a-3:30p with required overtime.
- Processing daily necessary samples for this location
Competencies
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