Michigan Water Environment Association

Sewage Treatment Plant Operator I

Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Sewage Treatment Plant Operator I

Post Date
7/6/2017

Expiration Date
10/4/2017

Details:
Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled duties at various County sewage treatment plants involving appropriate physical, chemical and bacteriological testing and analysis to maintain an acceptable effluent. Maintains daily record of all operations in the plant. Operates and performs preventive and general maintenance for a variety of mechanical equipment in sewage treatment facilities. Also performs general maintenance work required to keep building and grounds in good repair. May operate computer to input and retrieve data pertaining to plant maintenance and operations. Is alert to hazards and uses safe techniques on the job. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Employees of this classification are required to be available for operational problems, equipment emergencies, widespread storms, power outages and other operations and maintenance emergencies as deemed necessary by management after normal working hours, weekends and holidays. Also, employees in this classification are required to be on assigned On-Call and/or On-Call alternate, as required by management.

Qualifications:
1. Must possess a class "D" Municipal Waste Water Treatment certificate from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).

NOTE: Class D Certification requires passing a written test. Completion of high school or its equivalent and one (1) year of operational experience in a wastewater treatment facility is required to take the test.

2. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

3. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this class.

4. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Employer:
Oakland County, Michigan
Contact:
Human Resources

Address:
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd

Work Phone:
248-858-0530

Email:
ocijobs@oakgov.com

Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oakgov/jobs/1778983/sewage-treatment-plant-operator-i