Public Utilities Operator I

Allendale, Township of • Allendale, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with Allendale Charter Township that requires some flexibility in working hours as overtime is required for mandatory rotating weekend shift. This position involves working with a team of approximately 5-8 other public utilities employees at the plant in Allendale, Michigan, as well as working offsite as required. Licensing is available through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. This position performs tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery in the Water Distribution System and Water Resource Recovery Facility. Within prescribed limits, the operation and laboratory work is performed with considerable independence and without close supervision.

Requirements

• Ability to use computers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, text, and public settings.
• Possession of good powers of observation and mechanical aptitude.
• Employee must obtain a Michigan S-4 Water Distribution Certificate and Michigan Wastewater Treatment Operator Class D Certificate through Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy within five (5) years of date of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years college credit to include math, biology, and chemistry course with lab component, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid, Michigan motor vehicle operator’s license
• Basic reading and writing skills, with knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Collaboration and communication with other employees.
• Logic, intuition, analysis, research, organization, and judgment skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous public utility experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of public utilities, including but not limited to, maintenance of motors, pumps, treatment systems, vehicles, equipment at the water resource recovery facility, the collection system and distribution system, and sample collection.
• Operate and maintain meter stations, lift stations, water storage tanks, mains, and services.
• Inspect and assist with the repair of drinking water and sewerage transmission mains and services.
• General maintenance of facility and grounds.
• Perform lab analysis and make necessary calculations and records results.
• Rotating week-end schedule and be on call for emergencies.
• Install and repair water meters, exercise hydrants and valves, as well as flushing hydrants.
• Read water meters.
• Work variable hours for water meter retrofitting.
• Communicate with Public Utilities team regarding status of equipment and samples.
• Monitors a control station, levels, and other instruments to make necessary adjustments using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interface.
• Must live within 25-mile radius of Allendale Charter Township facilities for on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

• License Incentive: Employees who obtain Michigan Municipal Water Distribution Operator or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certifications will receive an hourly wage increase upon certification, as follows: Water Distribution Operator: S-4 ($0.25/hour), S-3 ($0.30/hour), S-2 ($0.40/hour), S-1 ($0.50/hour) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator ($0.25/hour), C ($0.30/hour), B ($0.40/hour), A ($0.50/hour)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree