Utility Operator/Maintainer

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Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to ensure proper and effective operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, collection, and/or distribution system. Performs under the general direction of a supervisor. Guides and trains to less experienced utility staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The 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.

• Acts as a lead worker; assists in training new employees; communicates and guides job tasks
• Operates the Water Resource Recovery Facility's equipment to manage bio solids processing, handling and final disposal; complies with all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Maintains and repairs equipment within the Water Resource Recovery Facility, including pumps, valves, sluice gates, piping, gearboxes and settling tanks
• Records and logs data from operator rounds and maintenance work into the current computerized maintenance program and electronics log book
• Performs preventive maintenance and/or repair on buildings, equipment and plumbing systems
• Calibrates equipment, replaces worn parts and conducts exercising operations of emergency equipment
• Establishes methods and arranges monitoring routes for collecting and recording consistent, reliable vibration analysis data
• Operates equipment to move materials, supplies, equipment and collected debris as needed
• Responds to emergency or unusual situations at the plant, pumping stations and other facilities as needed
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Performs related work as required

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)

• At least two (2) years of experience related to water/wastewater treatment systems 

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

• State of Michigan Municipal Wastewater Operator Class "C" license
• Confined space and Lockout/Tagout training
• Forklift/High-low certification
• Crane Operator license 
• Bio-solids Management certification 
• Water Resource Recovery certification