Utility Technician CH851

American Water Co.; Hopewell, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Utility Worker to join our Hopewell, VA team. You will inspect, maintain, and replace control devices, such as gate valves and hydrants, and perform various tasks at the water treatment plant and facilities.

You will monitor pumps, valves, and flow meters, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with routine repairs. The role supports safe, reliable drinking water and involves on-site work in Hopewell with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience operating electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate pump stations.
• Ability to monitor water production facilities and distribution systems and adjust operations to stay compliant.
• Experience with water quality sampling, testing, and compliance with standards.
• Ability to read flow meters and gauges and adjust equipment accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate operation of pump stations.
• Monitors the water production facilities and distribution/collection system and make adjustments as necessary to control their operation and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Performs water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state and VAWC’s standards.
• Reads and adjust flow-meters and gauges to regulate equipment according to water consumption and demand.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintains facility buildings and grounds and handles routine maintenance and emergency actions as needed.

Skills

Operate pumps and valves

Monitor water treatment facilities

Water quality sampling

Read flow meters and gauges

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! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and hasthe opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, EmployeeStock 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!

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Primary Role

American Water is currently seeking a Utility Worker to join our Hopewell , VA team. As a utility worker you will inspect, maintain, and replace control devices, such as gate valves and hydrants on water mains throughout the distribution system as well as pe rform a variety of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, facilities, grounds, and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates, maintains, and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate operation of pump stations
• Monitors the water production facilities and distribution/collection system and make adjustments as necessary to control their operation and maintain compliance with regulations
• Performs water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state and VAWC’s standards
• Feeds specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, potassium permanganate and corrosion inhibitor into water supply and/or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into water to disinfect and otherwise treat water
• Documents chemical feed activities and system performance with written reports and automatic charts. Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water pressure, power consumption, water output, and chemical consumption
• Monitors panel board(s) and adjust controls to regulate flow rates and water storage and distribution of water
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools
• Maintains pipe systems, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, electrical conduit and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Turns valves, pulls levers, and flips switches to operate and control motor driven pumps
• Reads and adjust flow-meters and gauges to regulate equipment according to water consumption and demand. Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions, such as pump leaks or worn bearing
• Maintains facility buildings and grounds at appropriate appearance standards to include general housekeeping such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, etc. Cleans basins. Digs ditches either by hand or using small backhoe. Operates electric hoist. Determines action to be taken in the event of an emergency, such as, but not limited to, machine, equipment, or power failure. Operates company vehicles and forklift as required
• Ohter duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

• Reports to Hopewell or Waverly each morning or alternate location as directed by supervisor

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.