SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the assigned division supervisor, performs a wide variety of duties and operates equipment depending on assigned areas related to the operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of facilities and equipment of the wastewater treatment plant, sanitary collection systems, lift stations, water distribution system, and storage facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution
equipment, including heavy machinery and specialized systems. Such as combination
cleaning vehicle, forklifts, land application vehicles, operate pumps, high pressure presses,
filters, etc.
- Conducts routine laboratory testing using sophisticated equipment, sample collection,
monitoring, and chemical handling (polymers, acids and alkaloids) in accordance with plant
procedures.
- Performs maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, and facilities, including
mechanical, electrical, and fabrication work.
-Installs, services, and reads water meters; assists with water main and service connections;
responds to customer service inquiries.
- Maintains hydrants, valves, pump stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure;
completes Miss Dig assignments.
- Performs general facility upkeep, including landscaping, cleaning, snow removal, and
emergency response duties.
May be assigned various responsibilities and tasks in conjunction with emergency and
disaster response operations.
- May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to after-hours
call-ins as needed.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as requested.
STANDARD PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
- Ensures proper operation of treatment, collection, and distribution systems.
- Collects samples and performs analyzed testing.
- Maintains equipment and pumps to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Maintains effective working relationships with township employees, supervisors, and public.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Vocational training in electrical, plumbing, or a related trade is strongly preferred. An associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a closely related field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) to twelve (12) months’ related experience working in a utility system is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted.
LICENSES: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan vehicle operator’s license with a CDL Class A, “N” endorsement with air brakes. Within six (6) months of employment requires successful completion of CDL physical to maintain CDL endorsement per MDOT requirements. Requires a current forklift permit.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities desired; requires understanding of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations and other maintenance related duties; requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public; requires ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; requires ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
OTHER: Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and
communicating effectively with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, the public, and others. This position is also subject to random drug testing per policy.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES & REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods. While
performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, kneel, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, or walk for long periods. The employee is required to reach, stretch, and use their hands. The employee is also required to be able to talk and hear, as well as see, taste, and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Overtime and emergency call-out is mandated by a supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if requested in writing to the Township Manager and the request does not place an undue hardship on the employer.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a water or sanitary sewer system with exposure to noisy, dirty, odorous, and hazardous conditions. Works with harmful and dangerous chemicals including carcinogens. May be exposed to disease carried in sanitary sewage. May work in outside weather conditions yearround; these conditions can include extreme heat, extreme cold, humid or damp conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock. This position may also require working in confined spaces, exposure to electrical and chemical hazards. The noise level is usually loud.
