TO Waste Water Operator III

Job Title

Open to the Public

Full-Time

2/17/26-OUF

Days and Shifts: TBD

Wage: $27.03--$32.43

Wage May be Negotiable Based on Education and Experience

$3,000 sign-on bonus ($1,000 upon 6 month anniversary, $2,000 upon 1 year anniversary)

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of OIC/Utilities Manager, responsible for the shift operation of wastewater treatment plant to comply with USEPA/DEQ discharge permit. Operate, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and cross train for water operations. Position will require off site travel for water and waste water contractual work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up lab and calibrate all analytic equipment for sampling ammonia's, BOD's PH and DO's.
• Record all flows and reading per EPA reporting requirements.
• Perform daily lab analytic of required samples per EPA permit requirements.
• Perform biweekly lab analytic of required samples per EPA permit requirements.
• Set up reactor analytic for daily operation.
• Conduct plant walk through noting any areas of concern.
• Perform influent 5 day BOD's.
• Collect and prepare samples for sampling per EPA permit regulations.
• Check out and calibrate all flow proportional equipment such as screen building, effluent pumps and filter building.
• Perform analytic for ultra violet disinfection per percentage and quantity removed.
• Set up and calibrate 24-hour samplers and ferric chloride injection pumps.
• Pull pumps at lift stations inspect and repair as required.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance at wastewater and water plant and lift stations including housekeeping.
• Clean all lab equipment and glassware upon completion of daily tests.
• Perform yard work and snow removal at wastewater plant and lift stations.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties including cleaning, greasing, oiling of pumps, motors and blowers.
• Assist with major jobs on water and waste water plants
• Perform all wastewater readings at lift station(s) per EPA permit requirements as well as operating the EPA required duties for the water plant in needed production including weekends and holidays.
• Take required classes offered by Indian Health, USEPA, DEQ, and Michigan Rural Water Association.
• Trouble shoots and adjusts process to deal with changing parameters of raw sewage.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

• Contact with all departments as necessary in order to inquire and respond to questions and issues concerning day to day operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have five (5) years experience in wastewater/water field or directly related experience in plumbing or mechanical plant operations.
• Must be willing to take classes in microbiology, advanced math and beginning algebra courses.
• Must have an aptitude for operating and maintaining water treatment and waste water treatment mechanical equipment and be skilled in the operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical, lab equipment and electrical equipment.
• Must possess good communication and diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements

• Must have a Class B Wastewater Treatment Certification from EGLE.
• Must work as a EGLE C for a minimum of two years.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver's License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge on all types of wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of pumps, blowers, motors and specific mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of piping and fluid hydraulics as well as routine and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of water and waste water, construction, and operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of water treatment facilities.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in using heavy equipment and hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to climb high stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lead and guide the work of others.
• Ability to use chlorine test kit, snake machine, and voltage meter.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and evaluate hazardous conditions, as well as develop hazard and safety control methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate of motorized equipment including snow plows and lawn movers.

Physical Demands

• Strenuous physical exertion in climbing ladders and lifting heavy objects.
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with repair equipment.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and reach with arms and hands.
• Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, crouch or crawl.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Must possess sufficient stamina to work

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan