Wastewater Maintenance Technician

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a full-time Wastewater Maintenance Worker to support the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations and related groundskeeping tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with required safety certifications in place.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of experience in maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment plant and/or pumping station equipment and facilities, or an equivalent combo of training and experience.
• Must pass and maintain multiple safety and certification requirements (MDOT Traffic Regulator, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Work Platform).

Responsibilities

• Monitor field pumping and regulator activities; enter stations as needed.
• Read instruments to ensure proper flow rates and operate pumps to prevent overflow.
• Respond to alarms, troubleshoot and propose solutions to operational problems.

Skills

Wastewater maintenance

Equipment repair

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking full-time Wastewater Maintenance Workers in one of the largest wastewater facilities in Michigan. This is a great opportunity for individuals to apply their knowledge and skillset to the maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment plant, pump stations (electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment), and lawn, grounds, and landscaping tasks. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:

• Must be able to operate standard transmission vehicles.
• Must live within a 20-mile radius of City limits; the position is subject to call-ins, shift work, and overtime.
• Must pass and maintain MDOT Traffic Regulator Certification.
• Must pass and maintain Confined Space Training and Certification.
• Must pass and maintain Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Work Platform Certifications.
• Must participate in a rotating On-Call Schedule.
• Must possess and maintain a Michigan Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Pumping Station equipment and facilities;
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Monitors field pumping and regulator activities, regularly entering stations.
• Reads wide range of instruments to ensure flow rates are at proper levels and activates additional pumps when flow rates threaten to exceed existing capacity.
• Responds to alarms at facilities, performs troubleshooting, and proposes solutions to operational problems.
• Enters manholes and other confined spaces as required in accordance with all applicable safety procedures.
• Cleans, repairs, services, and operates a wide range of Wastewater Treatment Plant and pump station equipment including but not limited to; electric motors, pumps, blowers, dehumidifiers, compressors, generators, and other machinery.
• Performs pipe-fitting tasks such as cutting and threading pipes and ensure work conforms to needed measurements.
• Operates a wide range of hand and power tools including but not limited to; drills, power saws, gasoline pumps, cutting torches, welders, grinders, and sewer cleaning jets.
• Provides training and work direction to new or temporary assigned workers.
• Drives and operates a pick-up truck for snow removal and towing generators to work sites.
• Mows grass, trims trees and brushes along with other ground keeping activities.
• Set-up compliant traffic control.
• Fabricates parts and rebuilds equipment.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Application Special Instructions:

Attach resume and cover letter, relevant verification of education (college courses/degree), and/or licenses with application.