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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. _ Primary Role_ * Are you passionate about a career in water? Are you looking for a summer trainee opportunity where you can gain hands experience and hands-on technical skills?* Join our team this summer for approximately eight (8) - twelve (12)-weeks, /PAID/ opportunity with Missouri American Water! We have multiple openings that connect our summer temporary employees with real work experience, networking, and the opportunity to make a “splash”. Under the direction of leadership, our summer employees will perform operational responsibilities and tasks. * Various Summer Opportunities will be available in the following locations in Missouri:* St. Louis, Jefferson City, Mexico, St. Charles, St. Joseph, Parkville, Joplin, Branson and Garden City * ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT:* * Working collaboratively with others * Having ownership in the work you do * Using your talents to positively affect communities _ Knowledge/Skills_ * Self-starter. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Ability to work with others and possess a positive attitude. * Ability to align and demonstrate company values. * Problem solver. * Strong analytical and technical skills. * Time management. * Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. * Desire to learn and grow. * Willingness to be challenged and step outside of your comfort zone. _ Experience/Education_ * Must possess a high school diploma or GED. * Valid driver’s license required and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check. _ Work Environment_ * Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions. * Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing approved personal protective equipment. * Must be able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers. * Schedule: Days and hours will vary by location. * Must be able to work 40 hours per week. _ 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.