Night-Shift Water Treatment Operator

American Water; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania American Water seeks a Water Plant Operator for a full-time, night-shift role in Mechanicburg, PA. You will oversee the treatment process, adjust chemical feeds, monitor quality, and maintain records to ensure safe water delivery.

The position requires a high school diploma and PA driver’s license, with preferred college coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science or engineering. Training for Operator Class A will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science or engineering preferred.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair plant equipment.
• Control flow through treatment process and distribution system.
• Adjust chemical feed rates to optimize operations.
• Monitor water quality and maintain records.
• Perform sampling and analysis to ensure compliance.
• Work night shift (7pm–7am) and be able to work in confined spaces.
• Loading, unloading and batching chemicals.
• Local travel within service territory.

Skills

Water treatment

Mechanical systems

Communication

Math basics

Safety mindset

Respirator use

Education

High School diploma

Science/engineering coursework

Job description

Pennsylvania American Water seeks a Water Plant Operator for a full-time, night-shift role in Mechanicburg, PA. You will oversee the treatment process, adjust chemical feeds, monitor quality, and maintain records to ensure safe water delivery.

The position requires a high school diploma and PA driver’s license, with preferred college coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science or engineering. Training for Operator Class A will be provided as needed.