Maintenance Operator 1 (Water Plant)

Cadillac Mi; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Personal and sick leave

Job summary

City of Cadillac is hiring a Maintenance Operator 1 to operate and maintain the water distribution and sewer collection systems. A high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and CDL with endorsements are required or pursued with probation. Residency within 20 miles within 90 days is required.

The role offers full-time hours, a comprehensive benefit package, and a wage of $21.17 per hour, with licenses maintained at the city’s expense and periodic background/drug testing.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working with the public.
• Valid driver’s license.
• S-4 or D-4 certifications preferred.
• Must obtain CDL with endorsements within probation.
• Must obtain minimum State of Michigan Water Operator certification within 3 years of eligibility.
• All licenses maintained at employer expense.
• Residency within 20 miles of city limits within 90 days of hire.
• Background check, physical and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the water distribution system.
• Operate and maintain sewer collection systems.
• Mon-Fri 7am–3:30pm with rotating on-call weekends.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The City of Cadillac is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Operator 1. This is a full-time hourly position with a comprehensive benefit package including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, in addition to paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave.

The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water distribution and sewer collection systems. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, experience working with the public and a valid driver’s license. S-4 or D-4 certifications preferred. The successful candidate must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsement(s) within probationary period and obtain the minimum State of Michigan Water Operator certification within three (3) years of one’s eligibility to test. All licenses must be maintained throughout employment and all costs associated with the licenses are paid for by the city.

Residency within a 20-mile radius of the city limits is required within 90 days after hire. Background check, physical and drug testing required.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri / 7am to 3:30pm, rotating on-call weekends.

Wage: $21.17 per hour.

The City of Cadillac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.