Treatment Plant Operator

American Water Works Association; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association in Horsham, PA is seeking an entry-level team member to assist with operation, monitoring, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Park Creek wastewater treatment plant under the direction of the Treatment Plant Supervisor. Training will be provided; responsibilities increase as knowledge grows.

Requires a high school diploma and PA driver’s license; willingness to pursue PADEP operator certifications and to work outdoors, including in inclement conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, laboratory testing, or related field preferred but not required.
• Willingness to pursue PA Department of Environmental Protection operator certifications.
• Ability to learn mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, chemical, and biological concepts; operate and maintain treatment equipment; perform laboratory testing; maintain records; follow regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, monitoring, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Park Creek wastewater treatment plant under supervision.
• Learn to operate and maintain treatment equipment.
• Perform laboratory testing and maintain accurate records.
• Work toward PADEP operator certifications.
• Participate in emergency call‑in responsibilities; work outdoors in varying weather and in environments including raw sewage, sludge, confined spaces, and moving machinery; CPR/First Aid after six months.

Job description

Entry-level position responsible for assisting with the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Park Creek wastewater treatment plant under the direction of the Treatment Plant Supervisor. Training will be provided, with responsibilities increasing as the employee develops the necessary knowledge and skills.

High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Prior experience in wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, laboratory testing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

The employee will be expected to work toward obtaining the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) operator certifications. The position requires ability to learn mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, chemical, and biological concepts, operate and maintain treatment equipment, perform laboratory testing, maintain accurate records, and follow all Authority and regulatory requirements.

The position operates seven days a week and requires participation in emergency call-in responsibilities. The employee must be willing and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in environments that may include raw sewage, sludge, confined spaces, elevated spaces, and moving mechanical equipment. CPR and First Aid certification will be required after six months of employment.