Water Treatment Technician – Shift Operations & Maintenance

Essential Utilities, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Illinois, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Water Treatment Technician at the Kankakee plant. You will operate, maintain and monitor water treatment facilities, perform preventive maintenance, and support laboratory testing to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves shift work, overtime, and potential emergency call-outs to keep water service continuous. A Class A license within six months is required or eligibility for exam.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must be capable to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office and data manipulation skills.
• One-year experience at a water utility preferred.
• Must obtain Class A Public Water Supply Operator license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment facilities and equipment.
• Perform inspections, tests, and data recording for system operations.
• Monitor chemical inventories and prepare regulatory reports.
• Conduct water quality testing and sample analysis for compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Support office and grounds maintenance around facilities.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Data manipulation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aqua Illinois, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Water Treatment Technician at the Kankakee plant. You will operate, maintain and monitor water treatment facilities, perform preventive maintenance, and support laboratory testing to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves shift work, overtime, and potential emergency call-outs to keep water service continuous. A Class A license within six months is required or eligibility for exam.