Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of St Joseph; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. You will monitor and operate wastewater systems, perform lab tests, maintain records, and assist with maintenance and custodial duties at treatment facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver’s license, and a Class D license within 24 months, with a focus on accurate reporting and safety in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Passing score on Wastewater Plant Operator test required.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License required.
• Must obtain a Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator license within 24 months of qualifying period.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control wastewater flow and processing.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and controls; adjust as needed.
• Operate SCADA to control flows during treatment.
• Make rounds to inspect facilities and equipment.
• Maintain logs, records, and reports; perform lab tests.
• Perform custodial duties and routine maintenance.
• Meet overtime requirements and assist as needed.

Skills

Process monitoring

Documentation

Laboratory testing

Preventive maintenance

Custodial duties

Mechanical ability

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

About YCUA

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) was formed in 1974 when the CharterTownship of Ypsilanti and the City of Ypsilanti combined their respective water departments. YCUA has grown to become a regional provider of water and/or wastewater services to portions of eastern Washtenaw and western Wayne Counties. The estimated population within the YCUA service area is about 328,000 people.

About the Position

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators perform a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, including but not limited to monitoring wastewater systems for safe and efficient operation, recordkeeping, sampling, equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance, facility maintenance and repair, and miscellaneous custodial duties.

Essential Functions

• Operation and control of the flow and processing of wastewater and its byproducts
• Monitor gauges, meters and controls and adjustment as necessary
• Operate valves, pumps, engines, generators and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to control and adjust flows during the treatment process
• Make rounds to inspect and monitor various wastewater treatment facilities and equipment
• Responsible for detecting possible equipment malfunctions and taking appropriate response actions
• Maintain necessary logs, records, and reports as required
• Perform lab tests
• Perform custodial duties
• Must fulfill the departmental overtime requirements
• Perform other related duties as required

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Passing score on Wastewater Plant Operator test required
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License required
• Must obtain a Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator license within 24 months of completing qualifying period, with no less than the first three eligible testing opportunities allowed by the State of Michigan (all three available testing opportunities must be completed when offered)
• Knowledge of elementary principles of chemistry, biology, and hydraulics preferred
• Mechanical ability necessary to analyze, monitor, and repair equipment
• Ability to follow directives accurately and thoroughly and work without close supervision
• Skill in organizing self and others, and ability to self-start in discharging responsibilities
• Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems, and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to perform manual labor; ability to work in adverse environmental, extreme weather and field conditions