Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. 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. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. * New Year, New You! Do you have a passion for performing and/or assisting with the repairs to, and the maintenance of, equipment and facilities such as, but not limited to chemical pumps cleaning, piping repairs and modifications? Then this role is for you! Apply now tor imnediate consideation to join the New Jersey American Water Family!* Primary Role The Production Mechanic I may be assigned to perform any responsibility of the Production Mechanic I that lies within the capabilities of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training. Key Accountabilities * Perform and/or assist with repairs to, and the maintenance of, equipment and facilities such as, but not limited to chemical pump cleaning, piping repairs and modifications, cleaning and painting of equipment and structures, machinery lubrication, pump adjustments, equipment analysis and data collection, vibration, temperature, and electrical readings, and analytical water testing equipment. * Calibration and routine maintenance of control systems, including troubleshooting and diagnostics of related software and hardware. * Maintain the appearance of water treatment facilities and grounds in accord with Company standards. * Prioritize and coordinate tasks and/or activities required for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of water and sewerage treatment facilities and related appurtenances. * Receive and distribute chemicals in accord with established Company, state, and/or federal safety standards and or practices. * The Production Mechanic I may also be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capabilities of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications and training. Knowledge/Skills * The Production Mechanic Level I must possess a working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and computer theories, applications, and hardware configurations. * An understanding of the distribution system network including, but not limited to, gradients, capacities, interconnections, mapping, service territory and facility locations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the water treatment facility and related appurtenances. * The Production Mechanic I must be capable of operating equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assignments and must possess a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. * The Production Mechanic I will be required to pass a qualification examination developed by the Company prior to the conclusion of the qualification period. * The individual will also be required to pass an initial and annual OSHA medical examination, and must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for Production Mechanic I. * Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices as well as State and Federal rules and regulations applicable to area of responsibility including, but not limited to, OSHA. Certifications & Licenses * T1 Water Treatment License required within 3 years of hire * Will be required to obtain and maintain a T-2 and W-1 in accordance with the educational and operational criteria established by the State of New Jersey. * The Production Mechanic I will be required to progress to Production Mechanic II within four years, and will be required to meet the entrance requirements for Production Mechanic II. * Failure to achieve the skill level required to successfully complete the Level II examination within the specified time period will result in the employee’s loss of the Production Mechanic position. * Active state driver's license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report. * Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsements hazmat, tanker and air breaks required, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. * DOT Medical Card Experience/Education * High School Diploma or GED required. Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™ * 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.