Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant-Full Time Operator Apprentice

City of Three Rivers; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Three Rivers is hiring a Full Time Operator Apprentice for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Three Rivers, MI. This entry level role provides hands-on training in WWTP operations and maintenance within the city's facilities.

The position requires completing a Michigan CDL Class B with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements within six months and obtaining Level D certification within 24 months, plus availability for evening/weekend shifts and emergency response within 30 minutes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must obtain Michigan CDL Class B with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements within six months.
• Willing to work evening and/or weekend shifts.
• Must obtain Level D certification from MDEQ within 3 testing cycles or 24 months of hire.
• Must be available to respond within 30 minutes to TRWWTP for emergencies.
• Work environment includes exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Learn operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and related facilities.
• Spend part of each month performing laboratory analyses.
• Support safe, compliant plant operations and maintenance.

Skills

Willingness to work evenings/weekends

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B (Tanker, Air Brake)

Job description

Position:Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant-Full Time Operator Apprentice

Location: Three Rivers, MI

Job Id:285

# of Openings:1

The City of Three Rivers is hiring a Full Time Operator Apprentice for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This entry level position learns the technical work necessary to do the operations and maintenance of the City’s WWTP and facilities. Each month one-quarter to one-half of the Operator Apprentice’s time is spent doing laboratory analyses. The WWTP is a 2.75 MGD State of Michigan NPDES permitted facility that treats wastewater from the City of Three Rivers, and two surrounding St Joseph County townships.

Minimum requirements: High school graduate or GED and possess the knowledge and ability to perform the job functions required for the position. This position also requires the possession or ability to obtain a Michigan Class B CDL driver’s license with Tanker Truck and Air Brake Endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Employees will only be reimbursed for license costs after successfully obtaining their Class B CDL license. The individual in this position must also be willing to work assigned shift hours and be available for evening and/or weekend work as required. Must hold or obtain a Level D certification from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality within 3 testing cycles or 24 months of hire. This position requires the potential employee be available to respond within a 30-minute time period to TRWWTP if called for an emergency and must be able to communicate by telephone when off duty. This position is located in an environment where exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and vibrations, full spectrum of weather and temperature conditions, water, and wastewater are present.