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Water Technician jobs are open across municipal utilities, environmental services, industrial facilities, and water treatment plants, from entry-level field roles to senior operator positions, with specializations in water quality analysis, wastewater treatment, and distribution system maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition ID: 110568
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Position Information
Primary Role
American Water is currently seeking a Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to join our NJ team. The Technician, Water Quality and Environmental Compliance is responsible for the collection of samples across assigned water and/or wastewater systems within State Operations.
Key Accountabilities
- Collect and analyze plant, field and regulatory samples following approved methodology
- Analyze results, record data and identify process control/regulatory problems
- Prepare reagents/standards, maintain log sheets, clean glassware and maintain laboratory in clean and orderly condition
- Maintain QA/QC on lab equipment and adjust continuous process control monitors
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of water or other utility operations preferred
- Knowledge of specific systems such as SAP preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MSWord, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and email management systems (MS Outlook)
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
- Good business acumen and judgment
- Good quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, plan reading and creating, and presentation)
- Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma. Associate’s degree in science, business administration or management, or related degree preferred
- 0 - 2 years’ experience in operations, administrative and/or customer service, preferred
Travel Requirements
- Local and occasional regional travel, as needed (must have valid drivers license)
Requisition ID: 110568
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Position Information
Primary Role
American Water is currently seeking a Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to join our NJ team. The Technician, Water Quality and Environmental Compliance is responsible for the collection of samples across assigned water and/or wastewater systems within State Operations.
Key Accountabilities
- Collect and analyze plant, field and regulatory samples following approved methodology
- Analyze results, record data and identify process control/regulatory problems
- Prepare reagents/standards, maintain log sheets, clean glassware and maintain laboratory in clean and orderly condition
- Maintain QA/QC on lab equipment and adjust continuous process control monitors
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of water or other utility operations preferred
- Knowledge of specific systems such as SAP preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MSWord, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and email management systems (MS Outlook)
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
- Good business acumen and judgment
- Good quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, plan reading and creating, and presentation)
- Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma. Associate’s degree in science, business administration or management, or related degree preferred
- 0 - 2 years’ experience in operations, administrative and/or customer service, preferred
Travel Requirements
- Local and occasional regional travel, as needed (must have valid drivers license)
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Who's Hiring
- Veolia26
- I-2-I Solutions19I
- Keystone Clearwater Solutions17
- National Water Services13
- Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup13
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in water technician jobs.
- State water operator certification or license at the appropriate class level
- Experience operating and maintaining water treatment or distribution equipment
- Knowledge of water quality regulations and compliance testing procedures
- Ability to read and interpret system schematics, gauges, and SCADA displays
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate field service vehicles
- Physical ability to work in confined spaces and perform manual equipment tasks
Tips for Your Water Technician Job Search
List every relevant certification you hold
Water operator licenses vary by state tier and system size, so spell out your exact license class, issuing state, and expiration date on your resume. Hiring managers screen for these before reading anything else, and an unlisted credential costs you interviews.
Tailor your resume to system type
Municipal water, industrial process water, and wastewater treatment each have distinct equipment and regulatory contexts. Match the language on your resume to the system type in each posting, whether that is distribution, treatment, or collection, so it clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists water technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your license tier
Many employers post for a broad range and then narrow by license class during screening. Filter for roles that name your current license tier explicitly so you spend application time on openings where you are already a qualified candidate.
Prepare to walk through a system emergency scenario
Interviewers for water technician roles frequently ask how you have handled a pressure loss, contamination alert, or equipment failure. Have a specific example ready that covers what you detected, what you did first, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start date around license transfer timelines
If you are moving to a new state, your current license may require reciprocity paperwork that takes several weeks to process. Flag this proactively during offer discussions so both sides can set a realistic start date without leaving you in a compliance gap.
Water Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most water technicians?
The most active employers for water technicians right now are Veolia, I-2-I Solutions, and Keystone Clearwater Solutions, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across both municipal utilities and private water management contractors.
How many water technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of water technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in the field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include water quality data analysis, compliance reporting, and regulatory documentation roles that do not require direct equipment operation.
How do you become a water technician?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a water treatment or distribution technology program at a community college or vocational school. Apply for an entry-level operator-in-training position to gain supervised field hours, which most states require before you can sit for a licensed operator exam. Pass your state's tiered licensing exam to advance to unsupervised roles.
Can you get hired as a water technician with little experience?
Yes, many utilities and contractors hire entry-level technicians specifically as operators-in-training, so prior experience is not required at that tier. What moves your application forward without a work history is holding a relevant certificate from a community college water technology program, demonstrating physical readiness for field work, and having a clean driving record, since most field roles require a valid license.
What does the water technician interview process look like?
Most employers run a brief phone screen to confirm your license class and availability, followed by an in-person interview with a supervisor or operations manager. That interview typically includes technical questions about treatment processes, safety procedures, and equipment troubleshooting, plus a scenario question about how you would respond to an operational abnormality. Some larger utilities add a written technical assessment before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to water technician jobs?
You can find and apply to water technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your license class, system type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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