Operator-$35.18/hour

American Water; Weston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is hiring for a water treatment operator to control plant operations and produce safe drinking water for residential, commercial, and industrial use. A WV Class III Water Treatment License is required, with at least 2 years of experience in similar duties.

The role involves operating pumps, adjusting chemical feed, and maintaining daily operational records. The position may offer annual incentive opportunities and a structured salary growth path within a large national utility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience.
• WV Class III Water Treatment License required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and controls pumps and valves to regulate flow of finished water.
• Determines and applies chemical feed rates for treatment to meet quality standards.
• Tests water samples and records results to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains duty log with process data and plant operations.
• Monitors telemetry and adjusts equipment to maintain system performance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

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

The Operator controls treatment plant operations and produces potable water for residential, commercial, and industrial use.

A WV Class III Water Treatment License is required for this role.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw and finished water during treatment process.
• Determines, controls, and applies appropriate feed rate of all chemicals required to produce high quality finished water through process control testing and manual or automatic adjustment of specific chemical feed systems.
• Determines appropriate settings and adjust agitators and mixers to mix chemicals and treat water during coagulation, flocculation, andsedlementation processes.
• Regulates high service pumps to transfer finished water to distribution mains and maintain adequate system storage volumes.
• Monitors and adjusts master control panel to ensure sufficient control of flow rates, filter loss of head pressure, and water production to supply system demand.
• Cleans bulk and day tanks and backwash filter beds as necessary to maintain control and quality of treatment.
• Lubricates, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment.
• Tests water samples at various stages of treatment to determine appropriate levels of necessary constituents through use of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains proper volume of chemicals and solutions required to provide complete treatment of source water and produce finished water that meets or exceeds all prescribed regulatory contaminant levels, Records required data, such as residual content of chemicals, turbidity, pressure, tank levels, and flow rates to the daily operational log.
• May operate portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water.
• Properly treats and conditions plant process wastes prior to delivery to rivers, streams, local collection systems or approved application sites.
• Utilizes, as necessary, telemetry systems to monitor distribution tank levels and systems pressures.
• Monitors and adjusts booster pumps, pressure reducing valves and other required equipment to maintain system effectiveness in delivery of finished water.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, tocause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearingunless hearing protection is worn.
• Hazards: Situations which can expose the individual to risk of injury due to odors, toxic conditions, dust, or poor ventilation.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience
• WV Class III Water Treatment License required

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