[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) American Water Works · Granite City, IL # $32.16/hour Laborer Granite City, IL, USA $32.16 per hour Listed on American Water Works’s official careers site. Listed as of November 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/%2432_16hour-Laborer/110371-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Water Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) / $32.16/hour Laborer ## Job description Job Information Join a great company with an exciting Laborer opportunity in Madison, IL. This position is a union position with Illinois American Water and the starting pay rate is $32.16 per hour. This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. 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. ### Schedule The regular hours of work each day will be consecutive except that they may be interrupted by lunch hour. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with a rotational On-Call responsibility. Emergencies and extenuating circumstances may require overtime. Primary Role The successful candidate will be responsible for the task necessary to maintain and ensure reliable operation of the water collections system and its facilities. General maintenance tasks will include repairs and preventive maintenance on water lines and all other work primarily done in the water system. Helping with repair and installation of fire hydrants, water service lines, valves, and performing Julie locates.The successful candidate will be given tasks that require water collection system knowledge in addition to operating of heavy equipment including a forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, dump truck, hydro vac equipment, jetter truck and any other duties as assigned by management. ### Key Accountabilities Duties will include: - Having a strong knowledge of safety and operations policies and procedures including ensuring adherence to same by on-site staff. - Oversee on-site staff, to include work assignments however, without authorization to hire, fire or discipline. - Working cohesively in a team environment. - Administrative duties in both written and oral formats. - Working directly with contractors, customers and local business interactions. - Use of system of records such as MapCall, GIS, etc. - Adherence to IEPA and company wastewater regulator guidelines. Knowledge/Skills Strong work ethics, time management, written and oral communication skills, organizational skills. - Independent decision making and acceptance of accountability for related actions. - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Good mechanical skills. - Position requires the ability to lift 75lbs. - Computer literacy required. Experience/Education 2-3 years minimum in water industry a plus but not required. High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification/Licenses Valid Driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Competencies Plans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction Oriented ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Granite City, IL, USA - Pay: $32.16 per hour[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/%2432_16hour-Laborer/110371-en_US) ## Hiring at American Water Works - Open jobs: 123 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All American Water Works jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at American Water Works ### [External Affairs Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/5b78ac918182b0d52b0f/) Alexandria, VA, USA ### [Foreperson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/324e51b576b9a8b827ff/) Hillsborough, NJ, USA ### [Foreperson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/9eebb32909ee357cfad5/) Mt Carbon, WV, USA ### [GIS Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/baf90832d7e6a3508f45/) St Louis, MO, USA ### [Health & Safety Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/75c0c9fc545b27cd5983/) Godfrey, IL, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [General Laborer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/c2ad7f8f810ecdeff1c4/) Lockheed Martin · Johnstown, PA ### [Construction Laborer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/981985040a75b03abf83/) Sterling Construction · Tulsa, OK ### [Production Laborer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/07ba9673bfe5d0331fd5/) Cargill · Westwego, Louisiana ### [Laborer/Spotter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/republic-services/jobs/b6dfc2a935ad734c93fb/) Republic Services · Lacey, Washington OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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