UTILITY I (Unlicensed)
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the WWTP Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position performs a variety of work with the wastewater treatment facility and water production facility to ensure appropriate chemical allocations and state permit requirements. This position also maintains the facility grounds for the City of Saline.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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High School Diploma or G.E.D.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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At least 2 years of experience with the maintenance of mechanical equipment, laboratory equipment, or in a related facility performing similar duties.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING
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High School Diploma or G.E.D.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION
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Class D preferred, required within 36 months of hire
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Water D-4 preferred, required within 36 months of hire
DRIVING
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies
Knowledge of machines, tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
REQUIRED ABILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS
Actively listen to fully understand circumstances
Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness
Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency
Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively
Organize work to maximize productivity
Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge and information to foster clarity and engage others
Plan work projects to ensure efficiency
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTS TO
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
[The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job]
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Participates in the operation and maintenance of the City’s Pollution Control Facility, including the treatment of wastewater, laboratory analysis of wastewater, and the operation of pump and lift substations.
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Participates in the operation of the Water Production Facility, inspecting and maintaining water production areas including wells, water tower, and laboratory.
- Routine daily assignments including performance of daily plant operations, routine maintenance, grounds keeping, and assisting with scheduled or emergency equipment repair.
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Collecting wastewater and water samples and performing laboratory analyses required by the City of Saline’s NPDES Permit and Michigan Department of Public Health.
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Introducing or adjusting chemicals in the water production system and wastewater treatment system; recording of daily operational data for Monthly Reports.
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Performance of basic facility maintenance activities at treatment facilities and all related above ground assets.
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24/7 on-call emergency response; on-call requirements typically scheduled in advance.
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Regular and routine onsite attendance.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS
[These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job]
§ All other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY
Ascending/Descending Stairs or Ladders
Grasping/Finger Manipulation
Traversing Rough or Uneven Terrain
WORK ENVIRONMENT
CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY
Work in hot, cold, wet surroundings
Work with or near chemicals
Confined workspaces (shafts, crawl spaces, etc.)
Exposed to electrical hazards
Exposed to mechanical hazards
Potential exposure – communicable disease
Exposed to chemicals/fumes
Exposed to continual, multiple distractions
Ability to position oneself to work under or on top of objects
EQUIPMENT
CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY
SOFTWARE
CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY
The City is looking to hire a Utility I or II, depending on qualifications. Work involves operation and maintenance of the Wastewater and Water Treatment Facilities. The selected employee will be required to work a five-day workweek which includes rotating weekends. Duties include operation and maintenance of water and wastewater equipment, sewage lift stations, biological and chemical laboratory analysis, and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
Utility I: At least 2 years of acceptable experience in wastewater/ water treatment; Class D and D-4 EGLE certification required or the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment;
Utility II: At least 4 years of acceptable experience in wastewater/water treatment; Class C and D-3 EGLE certification required; Class B and D-2 certifications preferred;
Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License. Position requires a high level of physical ability. Residency required within (20) twenty miles of the City of Saline, as defined by the City’s personnel policy.
PERSONAL DEMANDS
Must be available to work unscheduled hours and provide a telephone number where employee can be reached during an emergency or after hour call in. Applicants must have the ability to perform manual labor often in adverse conditions.
The City of Saline is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
