Operator Mechanic

The City of Saginaw•City Hall, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, remote facilities, pumping station equipment, and lift stations under supervision. Applications will be screened, and qualified candidates will be invited to a performance test and an oral interview. To move forward, applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% to proceed in the process. This posting is subject to close after 14 days.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years’ work in operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment including industrial size pumps, motors, and compressors.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
Must have the ability to obtain wastewater treatment plant operator Class D certification from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy within 10 test cycles from date of hire.
Familiarity with computers, including operating network and plant control computers and process data collection/reporting systems.
Ability to work independently, making routine decisions on the operation of plant machinery.
Must have attendance record acceptable to management.
Must be able to understand open channel and pressure hydraulic systems.
Must be able to wear a respirator when required in hazardous areas.
Must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes.
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law.
The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a water or wastewater treatment plant is preferred.
Experience in lead worker responsibilities highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Remote Facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; performs routine general equipment and building maintenance in addition to routine grounds maintenance work.
Operates and maintains various wastewater treatment process equipment such as chemical feed systems, pumps, boilers, grit removal equipment, elevators, and other plant equipment; adjusts according to established procedures when necessary.
Makes pump and chemical feed changes, as required.
Collects wastewater samples and performs routine tests as assigned and records results.
Performs preventive maintenance and/or repair maintenance on Wastewater Treatment Plant and Remote Facilities equipment as assigned.
May assist in the maintenance and repair work on more complex machinery and electrical equipment.
Unloads, dilutes, mixes, and monitors strengths of Hypochlorite levels at Retention Treatment Basins.
Cleans floors, chemical feeding equipment, wet wells, containment areas, and flushes tanks and basins.
Operates all plant equipment and works as Plant Operator A in emergencies.
Operates forklifts, mowers, sewer jets, backhoes and other machinery as required.
Also, may be required to use a variety of standard and specialty tools and equipment in the performance of duties.
Performs related duties as required.