Water Treatment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Detroit, Michigan, United States Great Lakes Water Authority Full time
Job Summary

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is seeking a Water Technician Apprentice to join our team. As a Water Technician Apprentice, you will assist current Water Technicians in water plant operations, including chemical analysis and treatment, process operation, and maintenance of plant equipment. You will learn basic water treatment plant equipment and processes to continually monitor plant-wide operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist current Water Technicians in water plant operations
• Learn basic water treatment plant equipment and processes
• Take equipment and process readings at various locations throughout the plant
• Load and unload chemicals, polymers, and other materials manually and using motorized equipment
• Collect and perform tests on water samples
• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Maintain various records and prepare reports
• Perform shift work, including all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Michigan Driver's License
• Completion of a Pre-apprenticeship Program

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, hit, push, pull, and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. You must also be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, and visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night.

Environmental Working Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. You may be required to work near open water, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

The Great Lakes Water Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and team member discount programs. See the GLWA Benefit Guide for more information.

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