Water Treatment Operator I

Salary : $26.31 Hourly

Location : Battle Creek, MI

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Department of Public Works

Division : Verona

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : AFSCME

The City of Battle Creek ("The City") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Description

The City of Battle Creek is looking for an individual who can work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and machinery in the water treatment facility and pumping station, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the moderate supervision of the Chief Operator - Verona.

Examples of Duties

• Monitor control station, gauges, levels, and other instruments to determine water pressure throughout distribution system. Read and record rates of water flow, volume, pressure, temperature, atmospheric conditions, chemical usage and other routine data. Operate and maintain pumps, chlorinators and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspect operating conditions of water pumps and other equipment. Collect samples of water from designated locations in the water distribution system, wells and water treatment plant. Conduct routine laboratory tests to determine iron, fluoride, chlorine, or phosphate content of water. Enter data in work order management systems on office and mobile devices.
• Receive, transmit, and log communications from the public and radio during absence of the radio dispatcher. Provides customer services by responding to questions, concerns and complaints. Documents work performed, keeps records, and prepares other paperwork and documentation as necessary.
• Operate emergency equipment in the event of power failure; detect and repair defects in water pumping equipment, including disassembly and overhaul of pumping equipment.
• Regular use of office equipment including personal computers, word processing, and various proprietary software.

Typical Qualifications

Special Requirements :

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and / or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a very loud noise location (e.g. jack hammer work, garbage recycle plant).

At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.

Full-time employee benefits - Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to careers@battlecreekmi.gov.

Medical : Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.

Dental : 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Life Insurance : 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee's base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.

Sickness and Accident : 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.

Retirement Savings :

Employer Assistance Plan (EAP) : 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest

Paid Time Off : Generous PTO package - Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.

Paid Holidays : 13 paid holidays per year

Voluntary Benefits :

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer

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In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for :

Do you have experience working at a water treatment facility?

Do you have at least one year experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of any equipment?

If you answered yes to the questions above, please list the type of equipment you have operated, maintained and repaired.

Required Question

Salary : $400,000