Water Plant Operator III

City of Grand Rapids•Lake Michigan Filtration Plant 17350 Lake Michigan Dr West Olive, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to assure the proper operation of a water treatment and pumping plant and its district wide water distribution system on an assigned shift. Receive phone calls and works directly with contractors, engineers, and staff mechanics to implement system maintenance, and breakdown mitigation.

Requirements

High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
Four (4) years of work experience related to water treatment activities
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
State of Michigan EGLE F-3 Complete Treatment certification

Nice To Haves

State of Michigan EGLE S-3 Distribution certification

Responsibilities

Provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of treated water entering the plant.
Monitors established levels and parameters that fall within the State of Michigan EGLE guidelines for safe human consumption.
Performs multiple chemical and bacteriological tests during each shift
Operates water distribution and filtration system
Monitors water quality and assesses chemical feed rates, trends, and communicates them to plant workers, in terms of adjustments, and equipment changes
Maintains plant records and creates work orders; updates log book
Identifies problems in equipment and infrastructure and assesses what course of action is required to remediate them
Monitors and adjusts distribution system; enters plant and distribution system data
Monitors plant security using security programs to grant access and entry to various locations within filtration plant
Acts as lead worker and assigns work and tasks
Performs related work as required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
Twelve Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parking (if applicable)
Employee Home Ownership Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
Employee Discounts and Perks