Wastewater Maintenance Worker 600

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking full-time Wastewater Maintenance Workers for one of Michigan's largest wastewater facilities to maintain and operate plant equipment, pump stations, and grounds. The role includes CDL-B with Air Brake and N endorsements, or the ability to obtain within 90 days, plus potential emergency call-ins and shift work.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma/GED and have 4 years of wastewater pumping equipment or plant equipment experience, with at least 2 years in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (college coursework in an industrial or mechanical field preferred)
• Four (4) years of experience in the operation and repair of wastewater pumping equipment or wastewater treatment plant equipment, with two (2) years in mechanical maintenance and repair
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Maintains a variety of process equipment used at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Enters manholes and other confined spaces as required in accordance with all applicable safety procedures
• Uses air quality monitoring equipment prior to and during confined space entries.
• Maintains written and electronic records of work performed and supplies used.
• May drive a pick-up truck and utility vehicles to and from work sites in the plant facility or pump stations.
• Drives and operates a pick-up truck for snow removal and towing generators to work sites. Operates a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight (GVW) of over 10,000 pounds.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License, Group B with Air brake and N (tank) endorsement including the DOT mandated medical card, HIGHLY preferred OR must be able to obtain a CDL B with N (tank) endorsement AND DOT medical card within 90 days from date of hire, or will be terminated.
• May be subject to emergency call-in and shift work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

• High School Diploma or GED required (college level coursework in an industrial or mechanical field of study preferred); AND
• Four (4) years of experience in the operation and repair of wastewater pumping equipment or wastewater treatment plant equipment of which two (2) years must have been in a mechanical maintenance and repair capacity.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

POST-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete and pass MDOT Drug & Alcohol Training.
• Must pass and maintain Confined Space Training and Certification.
• Must pass and maintain Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Work Platform Training and Certifications.
• Selected candidate(s) will be offered as a condition of employment to participate in an employer paid Hepatitis B inoculation program.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Maintains a variety of process equipment used at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Enters manholes and other confined spaces as required in accordance with all applicable safety procedures
• Uses air quality monitoring equipment prior to and during confined space entries.
• Maintains written and electronic records of work performed and supplies used.
• May drive a pick-up truck and utility vehicles to and from work sites in the plant facility or pump stations.
• Drives and operates a pick-up truck for snow removal and towing generators to work sites. Operates a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight (GVW) of over 10,000 pounds.

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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