Water Treatment Plant Mechanic/Relief Operator II Job Jackson area,Michigan USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Water Treatment Plant Mechanic/Relief Operator II – Internal & External

General

Summary:

Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, performs maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, and water supply systems at the Water Treatment Plant and Pumping Station. Serves as a qualified relief operator as assigned.

Typical Duties

Installs or removes from service and overhauls major components of the water treatment system, such as chemical feeders, clarifying tanks, filtration systems, pumps, wells, and storage tanks.

Locates and repairs leaks and blockages in pipes and conduits.

Tears down, cleans, lubricates, and reassembles motors, valves, pumps, and monitoring devices.

Checks equipment malfunctions noted by operators, making adjustments and replacing or repairing parts as necessary.

Rebuilds or modifies components of the water treatment system using welding, machining, tool making, blacksmithing, and masonry skills.

Performs electrical, mechanical, and carpentry work as instructed. Paints pipes, buildings, and equipment.

Hoses down equipment, changes chlorine tanks, and monitors chemical supplies.

Responds to emergency breakdowns requiring immediate repair to maintain adequate water quality and quantity.

As a relief Water Treatment Plant Operator, takes periodic meter readings in the control room/laboratory and performs chemical and bacteriological analysis of water samples.

Participates in general maintenance of buildings and grounds as necessary.

Operates crane and performs tasks involved in pulling and replacing wells.

Collects distribution system bacteriological samples.

Drives vehicles in performance of duties.

Reports on a timecard the jobs worked on and the equipment and materials used. Prepares regular reports as required.

Documents work performed and parts and components repaired and replaced on operating equipment. Enters data on maintenance logs and records for emergencies and/or planned maintenance schedules.

Maintains operating equipment and work spaces in a clean and orderly manner.

Performs all work consistent with safety procedures and MSDS guidelines, such as lock‑out/tag‑out. Regularly reviews safety procedures.

Collects water samples for EGLE, EPA, or in‑house sampling.

Performs all lab work, which includes but is not limited to mixing reagents, preparing broths, and preparing standards.

All other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are descriptive and explanatory but not restrictive, and do not preclude assignment of other tasks of related kind or lesser skills.

Eligibility Requirements

Valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record at the time of appointment, which must be maintained during employment.
High school education and two years’ experience in equipment maintenance and repair are required.
A 2‑year vocational certificate/degree in a related field is desired but not required; consideration may be given to additional related education substituting part of the minimum experience requirement.
Must obtain a minimum of F‑4 water treatment certification within one (1) year of appointment and maintain it during employment.
Valid Michigan Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire, with a good driving record, and licensed to operate job‑required equipment as mandated by State law.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as necessary for the position.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to work well with other employees and members of the public.
Expected to maintain orderly law‑abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity, and loyalty as it pertains to employment with the City.
Physical and mental ability to perform the essential duties without excessive absences.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use arms, hands, and fingers, talk, hear, and see. They must use hand strength to grasp tools and turn large valves, climb steps and occasionally ladders, reach, pull, and twist with hands and arms, operate vibrating machinery, use a shovel and hand tools, and move…

Water Treatment Plant Mechanic​/Relief Operator II

Water Treatment Plant Mechanic/Relief Operator II