Public Utilities Operator I in Allendale, Michigan at Allendale, Township of (MI)

SUMMARY:

This is a full-time position with Allendale Charter Township that requires some flexibility in working hours as overtime is required for mandatory rotating weekend shift. This position involves working with a team of approximately 5-8 other public utilities employees at the plant in Allendale, Michigan, as well as working offsite as required. Licensing is available through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

This position performs tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery in the Water Distribution System and Water Resource Recovery Facility. Within prescribed limits, the operation and laboratory work is performed with considerable independence and without close supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily operation of public utilities, including but not limited to, maintenance of motors, pumps, treatment systems, vehicles, equipment at the water resource recovery facility, the collection system and distribution system, and sample collection.
• Operate and maintain meter stations, lift stations, water storage tanks, mains, and services.
• Inspect and assist with the repair of drinking water and sewerage transmission mains and services.
• General maintenance of facility and grounds.
• Perform lab analysis and make necessary calculations and records results.
• Rotating week-end schedule and be on call for emergencies.
• Install and repair water meters, exercise hydrants and valves, as well as flushing hydrants.
• Read water meters.
• Work variable hours for water meter retrofitting.
• Communicate with Public Utilities team regarding status of equipment and samples.
• Monitors a control station, levels, and other instruments to make necessary adjustments using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interface.
• Must live within 25-mile radius of Allendale Charter Township facilities for on-call responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES and KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to use computers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, text, and public settings.
• Possession of good powers of observation and mechanical aptitude.

Special Requirements: Employee must obtain a Michigan S-4 Water Distribution Certificate and Michigan Wastewater Treatment Operator Class D Certificate through Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy within five (5) years of date of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General working conditions are outside. Employees must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate equipment involved in the maintenance of the facility.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability and working knowledge of how to use hand tools.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal (Conferences and Training Seminars)

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all skills required in this job, nor is it intended to limit the authority of the Township Supervisor or any Township manager or supervisor to assign or direct the activities of employees under his or her direction. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new requirements may be assigned, at any time, with or without notice.

Allendale Charter Township is an “at-will”, equal opportunity employer. If a job offer is made, employment may be contingent upon the successful completion and passage of a medical examination and other appropriate background checks, which may include providing body substance samples (e.g., blood, urine, and/or hair). We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, height, weight, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.