Utility Technician

5 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States City of Grand Rapids Full time
Job Summary

This is an entry-level training position in technical utility field work designed for high school graduates and college students to gain a broad range of skills leading to licensure qualification in the State of Michigan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in maintaining the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, collection, and/or the water distribution system as assigned.
  • Participate in work duties and technical tasks with both above and below ground utilities; assist with providing maintenance and repair to water, water distribution, sanitary and storm water sewer pipelines and appurtenances.
  • Perform general routine maintenance on collection systems, water distribution piping, specialized heavy equipment, cleaning and cutting tools, entity locating devices, as well as on smaller equipment used to access remotely located utilities.
  • Provide customer service assistance as needed for the 24-hour operations including, but not limited to, handling lower-level customer complaints and/or concerns.
  • Assist with identifying and assessing water and/or sewer problems and evaluate the degree or extent of damage; apply departmental techniques and methods for using the necessary tools and equipment to do the work such as use of the computer detection and monitoring systems.
  • Operate a variety of laboratory equipment; record measurements and other data.
  • Conduct a variety of tests on water in various stages of treatment to ensure that environmental standards and/or drinking water regulations are met; test sludge and other treatment parameters; collect samples; prepare re-agents, standards, and test solutions used in the testing process.
  • Clean, maintain, and store equipment, tools, and instruments; wash sample containers; clean and dust laboratory equipment, countertops, and glassware.
  • Participate in developing and implementing an industrial pretreatment program.
  • Participate in developing and implementing a water cross-connection control program.
  • Perform responsible technical work inspecting and regulating water pollution problems.
Requirements
  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Benefits
  • 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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