Water Treatment Technician
Essential Utilities, Inc.Illinois, United States
Posted April 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Essential provides natural resources for life. Essential represents an infrastructure company uniquely positioned to have a powerful impact on improving reliability, quality of life and economic prosperity for the communities it serves. We are committed to excellence in proactive infrastructure investment, regulatory expertise, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. As utility infrastructure experts, we are passionate about responsibly making improvements that strengthen reliability and safety. Integrity, respect, and excellence are the core values that guide us. We put customers at the center of all we do, while creating a culture of trust and safety for employees. We are grounded in a deep-rooted purpose that empowers people to live better lives. Our mission of sustaining life and improving economic prosperity by safely and reliably delivering Earth’s most essential resources to our customers and communities, is one we focus on each and every day.
Job Description
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to operate and maintain facilities and equipment related to the water treatment plant, well facilities, pumping and storage facilities, and water distribution system. The position involves shift work and requires a valid U.S. Driver’s License, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Class A Public Water Supply Operator license issued by the IL Environmental Protection Agency.
Requirements
- Operate and maintain facilities and equipment related to the water treatment plant, well facilities, pumping and storage facilities, and water distribution system
- Perform and record inspections, tests, and data on the systems' and facilities' operations
- Monitor bulk chemical inventories, complete inventory reports and order bulk chemicals
- Perform water quality testing, raw, in-process, finished, and distribution water
- Collect, analyze, and record water samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring for proper operation of the systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Commitment to career growth opportunities
