Water Plant Operator III

Nature of WorkThe purpose of this job is to assure the proper operation of a water treatment and pumping plant and its district wide water distribution system on an assigned shift. Receive phone calls and works directly with contractors, engineers, and staff mechanics to implement system maintenance, and breakdown mitigation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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.Provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of treated water entering the plant. Monitors established levels and parameters that fall within the State of Michigan EGLE guidelines for safe human consumption. Performs multiple chemical and bacteriological tests during each shiftOperates water distribution and filtration systemMonitors water quality and assesses chemical feed rates, trends, and communicates them to plant workers, in terms of adjustments, and equipment changesMaintains plant records and creates work orders; updates log bookIdentifies problems in equipment and infrastructure and assesses what course of action is required to remediate themMonitors and adjusts distribution system; enters plant and distribution system dataMonitors plant security using security programs to grant access and entry to various locations within filtration plantActs as lead worker and assigns work and tasksPerforms related work as requiredMinimum Training and ExperienceRequired Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma (or GED equivalent)Four (4) years of work experience related to water treatment activitiesAny equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilitiesRequired CertificationState of Michigan EGLE F-3 Complete Treatment certificationPreferred CertificationState of Michigan EGLE S-3 Distribution certificationOther InformationWe Offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 16% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings AccountVoluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan optionsTwelve Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parking (if applicable)Employee Home Ownership IncentiveTuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program with free mental health counselingComprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentiveEmployee Discounts and PerksIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.