Wastewater Technician

American Water Co.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Wastewater Collections Technician to maintain and operate the district’s wastewater system. The role requires knowledge of sanitary mains and lift stations, plus ability to operate heavy equipment and coordinate with management on tasks.

Responsibilities include daily routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and creating work orders, while following safety policies and procedures in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure reliable operation of the district's wastewater collection system.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent decision making

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

IEPA Wastewater Collections Certificate

Tools

SCADA systems

CCTV equipment

Jetter truck

Forklift

Flow meters

Valves (gate/air release)

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.

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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.

Must be available to work the following schedule.

• Monday - Friday 7AM - 3:30 PM.
• On-call rotations.
• Must be flexibleand willing to work some weekend/holiday work.

Primary Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the task necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of the district’s wastewater collection system. Maintenance tasks include performing all work associated with its day-to-day operations, including but not limited to sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer lateral lines, flow meters, storm surge/storage structures, air release/control valves, telemetry/SCADA systems, and related appurtenances. The successful candidate will be given tasks that require technical, mechanical and wastewater collections system knowledge in addition to operations of heavy equipment including a forklift, excavation equipment, dump truck, Jetter truck, CCTV equipment and any other duties as assigned by management.Duties will include having a strong knowledge of safety and operations policies and procedures. Effective use of our system of record. Ability to create work orders for maintenance within our system of record. Administration duties in both written and oral formats. Perform emergency repair work, routine daily work, scheduled annual preventive maintenance work, special project needs, and other tasks as assigned by the Foreperson and by management. Perform annual maintenance program tasks, including but not limited to using fire hydrants to fill Jetter trucks, exercising of gate valves, cleaning/jetting of sewer mains, CCTV inspections, smoke testing and flow meter work associated with sewer mains, inspection/cleaning of storage structures, and equipment/vehicle maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong work ethics, time management, written and oral communication skills, organizational and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Independent decision making and acceptance of accountability for related actions Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years minimum in water or wastewater industry.

Other

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• DOT Medical card within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Illinois IEPA Wastewater Collections Certificate or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

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.