Wastewater Technician

American Water; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks a wastewater collection technician to maintain reliable operation of the district's sewer network and perform preventive and emergency maintenance. You will handle mains, laterals, meters, valves, and CCTV tasks, while operating forklifts, jetters, dump trucks, and excavation gear.

Safety and documentation are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma and 0-2 years in water/wastewater; valid license may be needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure reliable operation of the wastewater collection system.
• Perform work on sanitary sewer mains, lateral lines, flow meters, valves, and CCTV inspections.
• Operate heavy equipment including forklift, Jetter truck, dump truck, and excavation equipment.
• Create work orders and perform emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, and special projects.
• Follow safety policies and use the system of record for tasks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Independent decision making

Mechanical skills

Lift 75 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Excavation equipment

Dump truck

Jetter truck

CCTV equipment

Telemetry/SCADA systems

Job description

Must be available to work the following schedule.

• Monday - Friday 7AM - 3:30 PM.
• On-call rotations.
• Must be flexible and 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.