Michigan Water Environment Association

Public Utility Operator

Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Public Utility Operator

Post Date
9/26/2017

Expiration Date
10/23/2017

Details:
The City of Dexter is seeking a full-time Utility Operator for the Water/Wastewater Department. The position works day shift hourly and will be included in a rotation schedule with other operators to cover weekends/on-call shifts. This position will include duties of a technical, semi-skilled nature as well as labor work in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery in water and wastewater operations. Duties may involve meter reading and maintenance, testing and sampling water/wastewater, interpreting lab data for process control, and maintaining pumps, transmission systems and plant equipment. The position may also cross train with the Department of Public Works and duties could include repair and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, facilities/parks, as well as snow removal, solid waste activities, and storm water management.

Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Three to five years experience as an operator in a wastewater or water treatment plant or comparable work experience.
• State of Michigan Wastewater/Water Licensing (salary incentives provided per license)
• Safety Program experience.

Requirements:
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, including those that occur outside of normal business hours. Water/sewer employees are required to work weekends and be on call 24-7 on a rotating schedule.
• Proof of certifications, a drug test and pass a physical.


Comments:
Qualified Candidates should mail or e-mail a completed job application and cover letter to the address below. Applications can be downloaded at www.dextermi.gov.

City of Dexter
Attn: Courtney Nicholls
8140 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130
Cnicholls@dextermi.gov

First review of applications will occur on October 16, 2017.

Employer:
City of Dexter
Contact:
Courtney Nicholls

Address:
8140 Main
Dexter, MI 48130

Work Phone:
7345802229

Email:
cnicholls@dextermi.gov

Website:
http://www.dextermi.gov