Michigan Water Environment Association

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Post Date
7/13/2018

Expiration Date
7/27/2018

Details:
Operate wastewater treatment plant per NPDES Permit Requirements
Operates, maintains, and performs repairs on plant equipment
Perform daily inspections and diagnoses equipment operational problems
Reads gauges and meters
Starts/stops equipment and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosages and flow rates
Works with PLCs and SCADA system
Collects samples and performs laboratory testing
Performs lift station checks, inspections, and maintenance
Pumps and processes bio-solids
Grounds maintenance to include mowing, plowing, trimming and painting
Follows written and oral instructions
Ability to respond to requests by management
Ability to be on call and respond to emergency conditions on short notice
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate
Must have a valid Michigan driver's license
Michigan Class D wastewater operator's license or the ability to obtain one within in 3 years of hire date.
CDL license preferred but not required
Mechanical and electrical knowledge preferred


Comments:
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
Some work areas can have loud noise, active machinery, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gasses, pathogens and various chemicals
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulders
Ability to lift 75 lbs.
Ascend and descend stairs and ladders
Wear and use appropriate safety equipment

Employer:
City of Greenville
Contact:
Shawn Wheat (WWTP Superintendent)

Address:
411 S. Lafayette Street

Work Phone:
616-754-5802

Fax:
616-754-5746

Email:
swheat@greenvillemi.org

Website:
http://www.greenvillemi.org/emplyment-opportunities