Michigan Water Environment Association

Lake Level Technician

Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Lake Level Technician

Post Date
5/12/2022

Expiration Date
8/10/2022

Details:
Lake Level Technician

Salary
$45,580.08 - $60,081.84 Annually

Location
Waterford, MI

Job Type
Full Time

Department
Water Resources Commissioner

Job Number
2022-150

Closing
Continuous

Job Summary
Under general supervision, regularly monitors dams and various other structures which control the levels of inter?connected lakes and streams. Operates, adjusts, maintains and/or repairs structures as necessary to ensure water levels are appropriate as established by the Inland Lake Level Act, M.C.L. 281.61. Maintains records of observed water levels, responds to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding related issues, and makes recommendations for system improvement. Coordinates work crew and large power equipment needs with maintenance supervision. Utilizes current Countywide 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:
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:


Thoroughly documented work history
The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
Valid Driver's License Number

At the time of application, applicants must:

1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.

2. Have had at least three (3) years of storm drain or sanitary sewer maintenance experience involving power equipment such as backhoes and bucket loaders.

3. Possess a valid United States Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group "A" designation and "N" endorsement with air brakes. Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before hire date.

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

5. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.


Special Requirements
1. Must maintain a valid United States Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as specified under required minimum qualifications.

Employer:
Oakland County Government
Contact:
Jeffrey Granat

Address:
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Bld 41W

Work Phone:
2488525214

Email:
granatj@oakgov.com

Website:
www.oakgov.com/jobs

Facility/Company Hiring:
Water Resources Commissioner Department (Oakland County Government)