Operator V: Pump Stations

American Water Co.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a maintenance professional to perform general operation and maintenance (O&M) of pump stations and sewage facilities. The role includes on-call duties and weekend rotation, requiring reliable mechanical skills and the ability to read and apply O&M instructions.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess strong independent work capabilities, with attention to safety and preventative maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and understanding of sewage pumps, pump drives, pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
• Must be able to work independently, make field judgments, and perform process control decisions.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and follow written manufacturer’s o&m instructions and diagrams for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• O&M of pump stations and EQ tank facilities and related equipment.
• On-call and alternating weekend availability (3:00pm Friday–7:00am Monday).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Field judgment

Read and interpret O&M instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!

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.

General operation and maintenance (o&m) of plant, pump stations, and sewers.

Key Accountabilities

• O&M of the pump stations and EQ tank facilities and associated equipment, such as pump control systems, standby generators, compressors, odor control systems and washdown booster sytems.
• Position will be on call and available for alternating weekends during the hours of 3:00pm Friday to 7:00am Monday.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have mechanical aptitude and thorough knowledge and understanding of sewage pumps, pump drives, pneumatic systems, and basic electrical systems.
• Must be able to work independently, make field judgments, and make process control decisions.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and follow written manufacturer’s o&m instructions and diagrams to perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance repairs, and troubleshooting.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
• Position will be on call and available for alternating weekends during the hours of 3:00pm Friday to 7:00am Monday.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required
• PA DEP Class AE - subclass 1, 2, 4 wastewater system operator license required.

Other

• Must be available for emergency call out and overtime 24 hours per day.
• May be required to complete and maintain forms needed for a driver qualification file.
• May be required to obtain a DOT medical card.

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