Water/Wastewater Operator

Construction Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Association of Michigan seeks a versatile facilities technician to operate and maintain water and wastewater equipment and related systems. The role includes routine laboratory testing, meter reading, and support for distribution and storage facilities.

Responsibilities cover equipment maintenance, emergency response, and coordination of Miss Dig tasks, with potential overtime as needed. A high school diploma is required; CDL Class A and forklift certification are necessary within

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong space planning and organization skills for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment and distribution equipment.
• Conducts routine laboratory testing and sample collection.
• Performs maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Installs, services, and reads water meters; assists with connections.
• Maintains hydrants, valves, pump stations, and storage facilities; completes Miss Dig tasks.
• Performs general facility upkeep including landscaping, cleaning, and snow removal.
• May participate in emergency response and after-hours call-ins.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Laboratory testing

Maintenance & repair

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field desirable

Job description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the assigned division supervisor, performs a wide variety of duties and operates equipment depending on assigned areas related to the operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of facilities and equipment of the wastewater treatment plant, sanitary collection systems, lift stations, water distribution system, and storage facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution equipment, including heavy machinery and specialized systems. Such as combination cleaning vehicle, forklifts, land application vehicles, operate pumps, high pressure presses, filters, etc.
• Conducts routine laboratory testing using sophisticated equipment, sample collection, monitoring, and chemical handling (polymers, acids and alkaloids) in accordance with plant procedures.
• Performs maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, and facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and fabrication work.
• Installs, services, and reads water meters; assists with water main and service connections; responds to customer service inquiries.
• Maintains hydrants, valves, pump stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure; completes Miss Dig assignments.
• Performs general facility upkeep, including landscaping, cleaning, snow removal, and emergency response duties.
• May be assigned various responsibilities and tasks in conjunction with emergency and disaster response operations.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to after-hours call-ins as needed.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Vocational training in electrical, plumbing, or a related trade is strongly preferred. An associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a closely related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) to twelve (12) months’ related experience working in a utility system is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted.

LICENSES:Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan vehicle operator’s license with a CDL Class A, “N” endorsement with air brakes. Within six (6) months of employment requires successful completion of CDL physical to maintain CDL endorsement per MDOT requirements. Requires a current forklift permit.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities desired; requires understanding of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations and other maintenance related duties; requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public; requires ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; requires ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

OTHER:Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, the public, and others. This position is also subject to random drug testing per policy.