Senior Operator, Water Treatment

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Job Title:

Senior Operator, Water Treatment

Posting

Start Date:

1/7/26

Position Information

Posted Range: $55,700-$78,730 (up to $35.74/hour)

At American Water, compensation includes a base salary range, annual incentive pay, and continued salary growth opportunities. Benefits include a comprehensive package: 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs.

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.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform duties necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of the Cairo Production facility including chemical feed systems, process control testing and analysis, filling day tanks, and managing pumping and filter operations such as filter washing and additional filter treatment as required.
• Manage distribution system in regards to pumpage, tank levels, and pressure requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping.
• Perform 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.
• Ability to learn and use computer programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Office, Waterly (Production Department’s data entry systems), Teams, and Map Call.
• 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 driver’s license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check.

Certifications/Licenses

• Illinois Class B Water License required after 2 years in position.

Core Competencies

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results