Plant Technician-Entry Level

Wastewater Treatment Operator

Compensation: $20.94 - $25.98 (Based on Experience)

Summary: Perform duties in wastewater treatment operations including but not limited to process operation and analysis, equipment maintenance, process sampling and analysis, and various cleaning duties. Work is performed in a team environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes to continually monitor plant-wide operations
• Take equipment and process readings at various locations throughout the plant
• Load and unload chemicals, polymers, and other materials manually or using motorized equipment
• Collect and perform tests on wastewater and sludge samples
• Maintain and troubleshoot wastewater treatment equipment
• Maintain various records and prepare reports
• Complete various cleaning assignments throughout the facility as needed with standard equipment
• Perform shift work which includes daytime, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Provide on the job training
• Regularly inspect the working condition and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas
• Clean light fixtures and replace lamps and bulbs
• Communicate problems to team leaders or members
• Assist with clearing snow in emergencies
• Perform related work duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Advance to Level 1 within eighteen (18) months of work experience

Other Requirements:

• Valid Michigan Driver's License
• Ability to work irregular hours, commute to GLWA facilities and work sites, and respond to after-hour emergencies and on-call responses.

Essential Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, dig, shovel, hit, push, pull, and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability 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, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform scaffold, confined space, elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical, and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or operate the equipment.

Environmental Working Requirements:

This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed in a plant environment, near open water, systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive, typically used in wastewater treatment. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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