Water Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record at the time of appointment and must maintain during employment in this classification.
• High school education and two years’ experience in equipment maintenance and repair are required.
• Must possess valid Michigan Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire, and good driving record at time of appointment and must be licensed to operate job required equipment as mandated by State law and must maintain licensure during employment in this classification.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for their position.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to get along with other employees and members of the public.
• Possess and maintain a record of orderly law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the City.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.

Nice To Haves

• A 2-year vocational certificate/degree in a related field is desired but not required.
• Consideration may be given to additional related education in lieu of a portion of the minimum experience requirement.
• Must obtain minimum of F-4 water treatment certification within one (1) year of appointment and maintain during employment in this position.

Responsibilities

• Installs or removes from service and overhauls major components of the water treatment system, such as chemical feeders, clarifying tanks, filtration systems, pumps, wells, and storage tanks.
• Locates and repairs leaks and blockages in pipes and conduits.
• Tears down, cleans, lubricates and reassembles motors, valves, pumps and monitoring devices.
• Checks equipment malfunctions noted by operators, making adjustments and replacing or repairing parts as necessary.
• Rebuilds or modifies components of the water treatment system using such skills as welding, machining, tool making, blacksmithing and masonry.
• Performs electrical, mechanical and carpentry work as instructed. Paints pipes, Buildings and equipment.
• Hoses down equipment, changes chlorine tanks, and monitors chemical supplies.
• Responds to emergency breakdowns which require immediate repair to maintain adequate water quality and quantity.
• As a relief Water Treatment Plant Operator, takes periodic meter readings in control room/laboratory, and performs chemical and bacteriological analysis of water samples. Records meter readings and test results, notes abnormal conditions, and adjusts chemical dosages as necessary, and performs other duties of Water Treatment Plant Operator on an assigned shift as required.
• Participate in general maintenance of buildings and grounds as necessary.
• Operates crane and performs other tasks involved in pulling and replacing wells.
• Collects distribution system bacteriological samples.
• Drives vehicles in performance of duties.
• Reports on a timecard the jobs worked on and the equipment and materials used. Prepare regular reports as required.
• Documents work performed and parts and components repaired and replaced on operating equipment as facilities. Enters data on maintenance logs and records for emergencies and/or planned maintenance schedules.
• Maintains operating equipment and workspaces in a clean and orderly manner. Examples: sweeping, painting, washing, corrosion control, and storing of material and supplies.
• Performs all work consistent with safety procedures and MSDS guidelines, such as lock-out/tag-out. Regularly reviews safety procedures.
• Collects water samples for EGLE, EPA, or in-house sampling.
• Performs all lab work, which includes but is not limited to, mixing reagents, preparing broths, and preparing standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension program
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• Healthcare savings plan