Wastewater Maintenance Worker 600

Bellevue College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Wastewater Maintenance Worker, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining essential wastewater treatment facilities. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced pumping equipment and engage in various maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical background and a commitment to safety. Enjoy a competitive wage and benefits package while contributing to the community's health and environment. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Employer Paid Hepatitis B Inoculation Program

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in wastewater equipment operation and repair.
• Must possess or obtain a valid CDL B with N endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Enter confined spaces and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Wastewater Treatment Operations

Mechanical Maintenance

Record Keeping

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Coursework in Industrial/Mechanical Field

Tools

Pick-up Truck

Heavy Equipment

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 education and experience may be considered.

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.
• Maintains written and electronic records of work performed and supplies used.
• 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.
• Provides training and work direction to new or temporary assigned workers.
• May mow grass, trim trees and bushes along with other grounds keeping activities.
• May perform maintenance on Plant and Pump Station buildings.
• Fabricates parts and rebuilds equipment.

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.

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.

HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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