[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All American Water Works jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) · [Search jobs](/search/) American Water Works · Owenton, KY # Sr. Water Treatment Operator Owenton, KY, USA Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on American Water Works’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Sr_-Water-Treatment-Operator/110404-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Water Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) / Sr. Water Treatment Operator ## Job description Primary Role Kentucky American Water is seeking a full-time, water treatment professional to join our team. The Sr. Water Treatment Operator will lead, support, and manage the day-to-day treatment operations at our surface water facility in Owenton, KY. The Sr. Water Treatment Operator operates and maintains water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in facility to permit and operational requirements. In this role, you are fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and lead the work of others. *This position requires a Kentucky Water Treatment Class IV license. #LI-BR1 #LI-Onsite ### Key Accountabilities Safety – demonstrate and enforce practices that are consistent with a goal of zero accidents and injuries; adhere to all safety policies and procedures; assist in operations of office with required focus on all aspects of safety. (15%) Training – employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training; team leader/supervisory training; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II. (10%) - Perform field tests to pace chemical dosages for process controls or alter unit processes; Collects samples according to schedule; prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers; monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder. (15%) Efficiently operate all equipment in facility – pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, conveyors, blowers, belt presses, processing filters, etc. (15%) - Ensure all operating personnel implement standard operating procedures for all associated plant process; takes corrective action when test results are outside acceptable ranges, including changing process control, biological system, and feed rates of chemicals. (20%) - Responds to requests, inquiries, or complaints; promptly inform Area or Facility Manager of potential risk situations. Tasks performed by subordinates are periodically checked for quality and accuracy. (25%) Knowledge/Skills Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of modern water and wastewater treatment plants Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water and wastewater systems Thorough knowledge of the layout, location and equipment characteristics of water and wastewater systems and of the treatment plants - Knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment of modern water and wastewater systems and water and wastewater treatment, including environmental law and contract law as applicable - Must have broad knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access - Must understand the working principle behind a computerized maintenance management program Experience/Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Kentucky Class IV Water Treatment license required Work Environment May be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions Standing 25%; walking 75% for as many as 5 miles per shift; Required to occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces; may be required to use ladders or stairs Able to lift or move up to 50-60 pounds May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, slippery surfaces, water/wastewater hazards and electrical equipment Travel Requirements Local travel within service territory Work Schedule Full-time, On-Site Monday-Thursday, 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. ### Competencies Plans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction Oriented ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Owenton, KY, USA[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Sr_-Water-Treatment-Operator/110404-en_US) ## More jobs at American Water Works ### [$33.21/hour Operations Representative I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/cadb60ff202ba34828c2/) Shrewsbury, NJ, USA ### [Admin, Operations Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/0039f54089255620654e/) Jeffersonville, IN, USA ### [Admin, Operations Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/e68a108feea4c02f059a/) Plainfield, NJ, USA ### [Associate, Engineering Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/ae941a0d99473492cee0/) St Louis, MO, USA ### [Associate, Operations Services Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/e2391ed7edde63124ae0/) St Louis, MO, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Water Treatment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/2a6345c131fed5a7e853/) Veolia Environnement · Boise, ID, United States ### [Water Treatment Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/e582bb830fafd6cc8df2/) Trane Technologies · Austin, Texas, United States of America ### [Water Treatment Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/0352e43312f98f2033c5/) Ecolab · Columbus, Ohio, United States of America ### [Water Treatment Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/4c93b0afca4088c27762/) Ecolab · Glenwood, Illinois, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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