Production Technician

American Water Co.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Peoria, IL is seeking a maintenance-focused operator to operate chemical feed systems and perform required process control testing and analysis.

The role involves calibrating chemical feed pumps, handling deliveries, and routine maintenance. Join a company committed to safety, diversity, and growth, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for salary progression.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with chemical feed systems is a plus.
• Ability to perform testing and analysis as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical feed systems and perform required process control testing and analysis.
• 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.
• Performs relief duties for shift treatment Operator, as required or as assigned.

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.

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

Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.
• 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.
• Performs relief duties for shift treatment Operator, as required or as assigned.

Experience/Education

• 2-5 years of maintenance experience preferred.

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.