Water plant operation - Operator American Water Employee Review

2.0
Oct 21, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Modest pay and benefits. Job was stable I was a union puke. Union was a good safe guard from the wolves.

Cons

I was a former Northern Illinois Employee privately owned with a family business work environment. Northern Illinois was a local full service water company. American Water change the entire work environment with the bottom line mentality.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everything is really good. I value how much they care about safety. They practice what they preach.

Cons

You have to wait a year in your current position before applying to move up.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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