Wastewater Operator
American Water
Operate and maintain multiple wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring safety and compliance.
23 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Woodridge, IL
Onsite
Company Size
6,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Environmental Services
Infrastructure Management
Water Resources Management
Sector Specialisms
Water Quality
Wastewater Service
Infrastructure
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Water Testing and Analysis
Water Resources
Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
equipment maintenance
data collection
sample collection
process testing
asset recordkeeping
chemical adjustment
- Maintain process and facility equipment.
- Responsible for the safe operation of wastewater treatment plants and belt press.
- General housekeeping of facilities and grounds.
- Follow all safety rules and operation procedures as established by the company.
- Collect treatment and equipment data (flow data, run times, etc.)
- Responsible for proper sample collection and related laboratory tests or process tests.
- Perform a variety of process management tests (e.g. MLSS, Sludge Blanket Measurements, NH3 Screening, Cl2 Screening, etc.)
- Comply with all requirements to provide high quality wastewater treatment as established by the company and governmental regulatory and environmental agencies.
- Collect compliance samples
- Make process adjustments based on process data and operational skillsets.
- Maintain asset recordkeeping via MapCall
- Adjust chemical feed systems and change chemical containers as needed.
What you bring
scada
microsoft office
iepa certification
driver's license
problem solving
collaboration
- Familiarity with SCADA computer systems for utilities.
- Ability to cooperate/collaborate with other operators and laboratory personnel.
- Mechanical aptitude to service, maintain, and repair a wide variety of machinery and equipment.
- Physical capability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather.
- Strong problem solving and prioritizing skills.
- Must be available for work after business hours and during emergencies.
- The ability to learn and use computer programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Office, Waterly (Production Department’s data entry system), Teams, and MapCall.
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Must be reliable, responsible, organized, resourceful, and able to think and act promptly, all while most often working alone.
- Mathematical aptitude to effectively perform calculations associated with the position.
- Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license at the class level required to operate fleet equipment associated with the job, as well as a safe driving record.
- Any candidate not currently certified as a Class 2, 3, or 4 IEPA Wastewater Operator, or whose IEPA Wastewater Certificate has lapsed, will be required to agree in writing that he/she will work toward the attainment of a Class 1 IEPA Wastewater Certificate.
- Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- The possession of a Class 1 IEPA Wastewater Operator Certification is required for this position. Consideration for this position shall be given to valid IEPA Certified Wastewater Operators (Class 1, 2, 3, or 4), those with current IEPA Operator in Training status, or those with EPA certification through states other than Illinois (reciprocity with Illinois EPA will be a required attainment). Consideration for this position may also be given to those that have previously attained IEPA Wastewater Operator certification (1, 2, 3, or 4).
- Opportunity to work on-call and assist with water systems
- If the successful bidder is already a Certified Wastewater Operator, they will be paid the wage which corresponds with their current certificate (as outlined in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ILAWC and UFCW 1546).
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Company
Overview
Since 1886
Year Established
The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.
14M+ People
Serve Millions Daily
The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.
24 States
National Presence
The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.
130+ Years
Legacy of Excellence
With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.
- Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
- Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
- Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
- Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
- A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.
- Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
- Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
- One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
- Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
- High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.
75% reduction
Injury Rate Improvement
The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.
20 billion kWh
Solar Energy Generation
Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.
6.4 billion gallons
Water Saved
Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.
≤1%
Affordable Water Bills
Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.
- Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
- Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
- Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
- Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
- Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
- Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
- In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.
#11 Ranking
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.
4 Years
Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.
2022 Pay Equity
Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.
Four Consecutive Years
Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.
- Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
- Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
- Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
- Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
- Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.
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