Water Plant Operator (Open/Competitive)

Clay Today; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Muskegon is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate and maintain the City's water filtration plant, ensuring safe drinking water for residents and system customers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with one or more years of water system operations experience. A valid driver's license is required, and a Michigan EGLE F-4 certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience in water system operations and maintenance.
• Specialist training in water systems operations or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the city's water filtration plant to provide safe drinking water.
• Assist with other Water Plant tasks as required by operational demands.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Driving record acceptable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Note: This posting is for a role with the City of Muskegon.

Under the direct supervision of the Water Plant Superintendent, operates and maintains the City's water filtration plant to provide safe drinking water to City residents and other system customers. Assists with other Water Plant tasks as required by operational demands.

High school diploma or the equivalent is required. Additional specialist training in water systems operations or related field preferred. One or more years of experience in water system operations and maintenance.

Possess a valid US vehicle operator's license and a satisfactory driving record is required; must obtain a Michigan driver's license by end of probation period (six months) and be able to maintain one throughout employment. Ability to obtain State of Michigan EGLE F-4 within 24 months of hire, and remain certified throughout employment.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

NOTE: This role is with the City of Muskegon.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a water treatment plant or in the field completing hands‑on operations and maintenance work. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, adverse weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of moderate to heavy weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to treacherous terrain, requiring the employee to traverse uneven ground, climb up or crawl down to access the site, and may be exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment, and other dangers associated with maintenance activities or plant operations. An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to gain access to the work sites described above, observe and inspect work in progress, and operate hand and power tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud noises, moving mechanical parts, dust or airborne particles, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, and can occasionally be very loud.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Oral Exam = 100%

Please note: Employee in this position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 517M Unit 2.

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day of employment. Anyone offered employment as a Water Plant Operator with the City must pass a mandatory psychological evaluation. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the Muskegon County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the City system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted or extended.

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THATRECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE