Waste Water Treatment Technician jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
Waste Water Treatment Technician ensures that pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment and other waste water treatment equipment are functioning properly. Monitors equipment for potential failures and may make minor repairs or adjustments as needed. Being a Waste Water Treatment Technician collects water samples for chemical analysis. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Additionally, Waste Water Treatment Technician typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Waste Water Treatment Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
- American Water
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Butler, PA
FULL_TIME
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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.
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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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor 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.
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Primary Role
Actively involved in or makes process control decisions associated with the operation and maintenance of water purification systems and related wastewater processes.Key Accountabilities
- Operates, maintains, controls and performs routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties. Establishes, maintains and controls flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
- Maintains process control through the water treatment and wastewater processes including the establishment, maintenance, calibration and adjustment of chemical feed rates necessary to optimize the process operation.
- Monitors the water treatment plant and water distribution system and makes adjustments as necessary to control their operation. Maintains all necessary records.
- Remote monitoring of other water and wastewater systems.
- Performs water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state and PAWC’s standards. Loads, unloads, handles, batches, and places water treatment plant chemicals into storage.
- Operates and maintains raw water facilities including reservoir supply, transmission and pumping facilities.
- Performs general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related facilities and other assigned duties.
- General housekeeping.
- Perform call-out for overtime work.
Knowledge/Skills
- Working knowledge of basic mechanical and automated control systems. Knowledge of water treatment processes, basic scientific concepts, water quality standards, and regulation and company procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, takes initiative.
- Communication skills.
- Decisiveness.
- Computer literacy and math skills.
Experience/Education
- Water treatment plant experience preferred.
- GED/High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
- College course work and/or degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or engineering curriculum are desired.
Certifications & Licenses
- Valid driver license.
- Continuing education as needed for Operator certification renewal. DEP Water Class A license preferred, will be required within 3 years of hire.
Work Environment
- Environmental conditions including contact with water, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with and handling potentially hazardous water treatment and laboratory chemicals. Minimum exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration.
- Rotating shift: shifts are 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM and 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM
Competencies
Champions safetyCustomer obsessedCultivates innovationNimble learningDrives ResultsCollaborates
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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. - 21 Days Ago
Water Treatment Plant - Stationary Engineer
- PWSA (Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority)
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
- The Stationary Engineer will start, operate, and maintain low/high pressure boilers, as well as a high service pump station. RESPONSIBILITIES●Operates and maintains low and high-pressure boilers, pump...
- 1 Month Ago
Operators - Water Treatment
- Miller Environmental, Inc.
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Uniontown, PA
FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
- Environmental firm has immediate openings for Full-Time and Part-Time professionals for water treatment plants in MINERAL Co, WV area. Duties include hands-on operation and maintenance of water treatm...
- 19 Days Ago
Water Treatment Operator
- Apex Companies, LLC
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Greensburg, PA
FULL_TIME
- Position: Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Location: Somerset, PA or Greensburg, PA Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineeri...
- 19 Days Ago
Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator
- McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. (MEI)
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Apollo, PA
FULL_TIME
- *** PA DEP Class C Water/Wastewater license, or OIT, or ability to obtain a Class C or higher license is preferred not required. Duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Provide i...
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Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
- Moon Township Municipal Authority
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Coraopolis, PA
FULL_TIME
- The Moon Township Municipal Authority (MTMA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. The MTMA owns and operates a water treatment plant in Moon Township, P...
- 28 Days Ago
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- Audacy
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Pittsburgh, PA
- **Overview** Audacy Pittsburgh is looking for another great host on the legendary KDKA-AM/FM. As the voice of Pittsburgh...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Structural Engineer 5
- CDM Smith
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Pittsburgh, PA
- **36640BR** **Requisition ID:** 36640BR **Business Unit:** FSU **Job Description:** Are you passionate about designing a...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bartender
- Puttery
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Company Overview: ABOUT DRIVE SHACK INC Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and ent...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
LIMS System Engineer III
- Cook Medical
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Overview Cook MyoSite, Inc., part of the Cook Group, Inc. family of companies, is on a mission to make regenerative medi...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Facilities Technician
- ProMinent Fluid Controls Inc
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Job Description Job Description ProMinent Fluid Controls is the reliable solutions partner for Water and Wastewater trea...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Process Engineering Department Manager
- Tetra Tech, Inc.
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Tetra Tech is searching for a Process Engineering Department Manager who will be responsible for the design of treatment...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Engineering Manager (Water) - Richmond, VA
- Black & Veatch
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Canonsburg, PA
- Engineering Manager (Water) - Richmond, VA Date: Apr 11, 2024 Location US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies To...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Electrical Lead - Power System Studies/Water/Wastewater - Phoenix, AZ US- Hybrid
- Black & Veatch
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Canonsburg, PA
- **Electrical Lead - Power System Studies/Water/Wastewater - Phoenix, AZ US- Hybrid** Date: Apr 19, 2024 Location: US Pho...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S.
Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Waste Water Treatment Technician jobs
$37,410 to $54,825
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago
were up 1.9% from a year ago
What does a Waste Water Treatment Technician do?
Waste Water Treatment Technician in Mcallen, TX
The W/WWTS Technician shall have the following experience for this position.
January 21, 2020
Waste Water Treatment Technician in Gary, IN
The Water/Waste Water Treatment (W/WWT) Technician will perform work required for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and modernization of water/waste water treatment systems for buildings and grounds on a multi building campus including.
December 10, 2019