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Water Plant Operator I

Posted: 08/22/2025

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Nature of Work

This is technical work assuring the proper and effective operation of a water treatment or pumping plant on an assigned shift.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a Water Plant Operator III or or another supervisor or superintendent.

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. 

  • Assures the proper effective operation of the water treatment or pumping plant on an assigned shift. 
  • Makes periodic rounds of treatment plant observing operating conditions and recording meter and gauge readings; takes water samples and performs laboratory tests. 
  • Records data from meters, gauges, control panels; adjusts chemical feed as instructed. 
  • Backflushes filters and basins; moves chlorine cylinders with overhead crane; handles chlorine in a safe, effective manner; assures proper working order of chlorine related equipment. 
  • Adds fluoride to feeder and adjusts scales. 
  • Inspects and adjusts equipment. 
  • Cleans and maintains treatment plant, pumping stations and wells; prepares and paints equipment, walls, floors and the like; washes, waxes, buffs floors; empties trash; cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures, drinking fountain, sinks and the like; dusts furniture, shelves, counters and the like. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience
  • Completion of high school 
--AND--
  • Experience related to water treatment activities 
--OR--
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience
Preferred Certifications
  • Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) F-4 or S-4 Water Operator's certification