What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Water Operator/Maintainer position at City of Kalamazoo?
JOB
This is apprentice level work involving acquiring knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of the municipal water system. Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks; does related work as required. Work involves acquiring knowledge and skill in various activities of the municipal water system. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of several types of vehicles and equipment. The position requires possession of a CDL either upon hire or within 1 year of employment. Ability to promote to a higher class for new employees is required within two years of hire. Work will be inspected by a supervisor for quality and efficiency.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Works with Water Division personnel to learn distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, operations, and maintenance procedures which are part of the operation and maintenance of the municipal water system. Assists in operating and monitoring the water supply SCADA system to assure proper operation of the water system. Assists in maintaining operation and maintenance records.Learns to and assists in the inspecting, monitoring, and servicing of treatment/pumping facilities, analyzes problems, makes repairs and/or refers repairs to appropriate personnel, works with staff called in to do work. Learns principles and procedures related to making emergency start-up and shutdown.Learns to identify and respond to potential or identified problems in pumping by analysis of SCADA system information and visual inspection; responds to customer calls concerning the public water supply system.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Some experience in mechanical and electrical equipment operation and maintenance.Completion of standard high school course work in math, biology, chemistry, or the related sciences, plus ability to pass in-house competency test.And/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.Employee must, as a condition of continued employment, pass the D-4 Drinking Water Operator Certification offered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) after they are determined eligible to take the exam. The employee will be given up to two years from date of hire to pass the exam.In house written exam required for this position.The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
This is apprentice level work involving acquiring knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of the municipal water system. Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks; does related work as required. Work involves acquiring knowledge and skill in various activities of the municipal water system. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of several types of vehicles and equipment. The position requires possession of a CDL either upon hire or within 1 year of employment. Ability to promote to a higher class for new employees is required within two years of hire. Work will be inspected by a supervisor for quality and efficiency.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Works with Water Division personnel to learn distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, operations, and maintenance procedures which are part of the operation and maintenance of the municipal water system. Assists in operating and monitoring the water supply SCADA system to assure proper operation of the water system. Assists in maintaining operation and maintenance records.Learns to and assists in the inspecting, monitoring, and servicing of treatment/pumping facilities, analyzes problems, makes repairs and/or refers repairs to appropriate personnel, works with staff called in to do work. Learns principles and procedures related to making emergency start-up and shutdown.Learns to identify and respond to potential or identified problems in pumping by analysis of SCADA system information and visual inspection; responds to customer calls concerning the public water supply system.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Some experience in mechanical and electrical equipment operation and maintenance.Completion of standard high school course work in math, biology, chemistry, or the related sciences, plus ability to pass in-house competency test.And/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.Employee must, as a condition of continued employment, pass the D-4 Drinking Water Operator Certification offered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) after they are determined eligible to take the exam. The employee will be given up to two years from date of hire to pass the exam.In house written exam required for this position.The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
