Maintenance Technician

American Water; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team in East. St. Louis.

You will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment including hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors, valves and more. Our ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be eager to learn the water industry. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 0-2 years of experience in the water industry or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience or training is desired.
• 0-2 years of experience working in water industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on treatment plant equipment.
• Maintain hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors and valves.
• Be eager to learn the water industry and apply mechanical aptitude.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Startup/shutdown operations

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical and/or electrical training/experience

0-2 years water industry experience

Job description

Primary Role

American Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team in East. St. Louis. In this role, you will be responsibe for the preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment including hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors, valves and more. Our ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be eager to learn the water industry.

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Posting Start Date: 8/21/26

Job Description: American Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team in East. St. Louis. In this role, you will be responsibe for the preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment including hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors, valves and more. Our ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be eager to learn the water industry.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong work ethic, time management and organizational and team membership skills
• Ability to communicate well and to work with minimal supervision. Good mechanical skills
• Ability to start up, shut down, and make operating adjustments to all equipment for proper continued operation
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs
• Basic computer skills are required

Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience or training is desired
• 0-2 years of experience working in water industry

Shifts/Hours

• Full-time Tuesday - Saturday 2PM - 10:30PM

Changes in hours may become necessary for continued operation of Business.

Certifications

• Class C Water Operator License required after 2 years in position
• Class A Water Operator License required after 4 years in position.
• Class C driver's license and D.O.T. medical card required within 30 days of being awarded position