Water Plant Maintenance Technician

American Water; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team in East. St. Louis.

You will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment including hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors, valves and more. Our ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be eager to learn the water industry. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 0-2 years of experience in the water industry or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience or training is desired.
• 0-2 years of experience working in water industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on treatment plant equipment.
• Maintain hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors and valves.
• Be eager to learn the water industry and apply mechanical aptitude.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Startup/shutdown operations

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical and/or electrical training/experience

0-2 years water industry experience

Job description

American Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team in East. St. Louis.

You will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment including hydraulics, chemical feed systems, analyzers, pumps, motors, valves and more. Our ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be eager to learn the water industry. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 0-2 years of experience in the water industry or