Water Plant Operator I

2 weeks ago


West Olive, United States City of Grand Rapids, MI Full time

**Nature of Work**:
This position is located at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant (17350 Lake Michigan Dr, West Olive, MI). This is technical work assuring the proper and effective operation of a water treatment or pumping plant on an assigned shift. Work is performed under the general supervision of a shift supervisor or other supervisor or superintendent.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description._
- Assures the proper effective operation of the water treatment or pumping plant on an assigned shift.
- Makes periodic rounds of treatment plant observing operating conditions and recording meter and gauge readings; takes water samples.
- Records data from meters, gauges, control panels; adjusts chemical feed as instructed.
- Backflushes filters and basins; handles chlorine in a safe, effective manner; assures proper working order of chlorine related equipment.
- Adjusts fluoride feed pumps as directed by senior operator
- Inspects and adjusts equipment.
- Cleans and maintains treatment plant and pumping stations; prepares and paints equipment, walls, floors and the like; washes, waxes, buffs floors; empties trash; cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures, drinking fountain, sinks and the like; dusts furniture, shelves, counters and the like.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Training and Experience**:
**Required Education and Experience**
- High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
- AND
- Experience related to water treatment activities
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

**Required Licenses or Certifications**
- Valid Michigan driver's license

**Preferred L**icenses or Certifications**:

- Michigan "F-4" or "S-4" level water operator's certificate

**Other Information**:
**We Offer**:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks



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