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[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/%2432_55hr-Water-Plant-Operator/110495-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Water Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) / $32.55/hr-Water Plant Operator ## Job description Primary Role Have you ever wondered how the water at your home, work or community is treated? Are you passionate about work that makes a difference? If so, this may be a great role for you! Pennsylvania American Water has an opportunity for a full-time Water Treatment Operator role in Mechanicburg, PA. As a plant operator, you will oversee the overall treatment process, make controlled adjustments, and ensure we are producing a safe, healthy, and reliable resource for our customers and the greater public. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a plant environment and have a strong mechanical attitude and safety mindset. The plant operator is responsible for having active involvement in and make process control decisions associated with the operation and maintenance of water purification systems and related wastewater processes. *Note- This is a night-shift position. ### Key Accountabilities Operate, maintain, control and perform routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties. Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system. Maintain 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. Monitor the water treatment plant and water distribution system and make adjustments as necessary to control their operation. Maintain all necessary records. Perform water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state and PAWC’s standards. Loading, unloading, handling, placing into storage and batching water treatment plant chemicals. Operate and maintain raw water facilities including reservoir supply, transmission and pumping facilities. Perform general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related facilities and other assigned duties. - Knowledge/Skills - Knowledge of water treatment processes, basic scientific concepts and water quality standards and regulation and Company procedures Working knowledge of basic mechanical and automated control systems - Communicate in an effective manner both oral and written with the general public and Company personnel Read and understand instructions, safety rules, etc. Mathematical skills sufficient to be able to calculate dosages, surface areas, volumes, weights, measures and algebraic formulas Mechanical ability sufficient to operate pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to plant operation and maintenance Physical fitness- capable of lifting and/or carrying 50 lbs. or more on a frequent basis Walking up and down stairs Working in confined areas - Ability to wear a respirator 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 Experience/Education - 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 - Must possess a valid PA driver’s license - Must obtain and maintain a PA DEP Operator Class A license within three (3) of hire - Attend continuing education as needed for Operator certification renewal Travel Requirements Local travel within service territory Work Schedule Full-time, on-site Rotating 12-hour shift (7pm-7am) ### Competencies Plans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction Oriented ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, USA[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/%2432_55hr-Water-Plant-Operator/110495-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 ### [$29.95/hr- Sr. Maintenance and Relief Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/a768ed025754e5d0614d/) Muncie, IN, USA ### [$37.15/hr- Semi Equipment Operator/Hauler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/a7d8f8ee75be3b0932c0/) Woodridge, IL, USA ### [Truck Driver/Utility Worker - $28.43/hr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/19a5e6f4e97489a9eab6/) Chattanooga, TN, USA ### [$32.16/hour Laborer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/35b54224e52daba8438f/) Granite City, IL, USA ### [AV Systems Designer/Audio Visual Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/cb2e82578f21ee3f6fe2/) Camden, NJ, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Water Treatment Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/f3c37364b0eeb2753fa2/) Veolia Environnement · Toms River, NJ, United States ### [Plant Construction Technician (Water Crew)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/dd9f157e42617a21ab42/) Vulcan Materials · Fredericksburg, VA, United States ### [Water & Wastewater Aftermarket & Plant Solutions Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferguson-enterprises/jobs/cf61decc4b094e94b741/) Ferguson Enterprises · Golden, CO ### [Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator - O&M Tech II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/e2a9fedbe3df5746ab78/) Veolia Environnement · Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States ### [Sr Spec Waste Water Pre Treatment Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hershey/jobs/1d528623a09ecab1357f/) The Hershey Company · Lancaster, PA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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