Senior Water Operations Technician | Treatment & Distribution

American Water Co.; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Defined contribution plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

American Water is seeking an operator to manage daily water treatment and distribution facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and accurate record-keeping. The role includes responding to customer service orders, leaks, and meter readings, and may involve on-call duties with provided benefits and salary growth opportunities.

The position emphasizes working under supervision in water system operations, requiring basic knowledge of water systems and a California driver’s license, with

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of water system construction, distribution, or plumbing.
• Water Treatment Operator and Distribution Operator certification desirable.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers and to read/record meter readings.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities.
• Perform chemical adjustments to ensure treatment meets regulated requirements.
• Respond to customer service orders, investigate leaks, repair/service lines, read meters and manage related tasks.
• Drive company vehicle and provide on-call and emergency duties as needed.

Skills

Water system knowledge

Reading meter readings

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Water is seeking an operator to manage daily water treatment and distribution facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and accurate record-keeping. The role includes responding to customer service orders, leaks, and meter readings, and may involve on-call duties with provided benefits and salary growth opportunities.

The position emphasizes working under supervision in water system operations, requiring basic knowledge of water systems and a California driver’s license, with