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*Requisition ID: *[[id]] * 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. We are *Beautifully Different*. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * 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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _ *Position Information*_ Posted Range: $55,700-$78,730 (up to $35.74/hour) The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! _ *Primary Role*_ Water Operator (Class B) reporting to Illinois American Water's Cairo office.This position works Tuesday through Saturday 7am-3:30pm with Bi-Weekly on call rotation. In addition to compensation, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401 (k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally. _*Key Accountabilities*_ * Performs duties necessary to maintain and ensure the reliable operation of the Cairo Production facility including, but not limited to, chemical feed systems, required process control testing and analysis, filling of day tanks, management of pumping and filter operations including filter washing and any additional filter treatment that may be required. * Manages distribution system in regards to pumpage, tank levels, and pressure requirements. * Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping. * Performs any other duties as assigned by management. _ *Requirements*_ * Responsible for the safe operation of water facilities. * Follow all safety rules and operational procedures as established by the Company. * Responsible for proper sample collection and related laboratory or field tests. * Mathematical aptitude to effectively perform calculations associated with the position. * Mechanical aptitude to service, maintain and make minor repairs to a wide variety of machinery and equipment. * Comply with all requirements to provide high quality water treatment as established by the company and governmental regulatory and environmental agencies. * The ability to learn and use computer programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Office, Waterly (Production Department’s data entry systems), Teams and MapCall. * Familiarity with SCADA computer systems for utilities. * Must be available for work after business hours and during emergencies. * Physical capacity to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather. * Must be reliable, responsible, organized, resourceful and able to think and act promptly all while often working alone. * Ability to cooperate/collaborate with other operators and laboratory personnel. * Good written and verbal skills. * Strong problem solving and prioritizing skills. _ *Experience/Education*_ * 0-2 years of experience in the water industry. * High School diploma or equivalent. * Valid drivers license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check. _ *Certifications/Licenses*_ * Illinois Class B Water License required after 2 years in position. _ *Competencies*_ Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * 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 are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.*