Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Battle Creek is looking to fill an Operator position for the City of Battle Creek’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will include operating, monitoring, cleaning, adjusting, and maintaining plant equipment to facilitate flow and treatment of wastewater. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 24/7, 365 day operation. 

This position is covered under the terms and conditions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which can be found on the City of Battle Creek’s website. Pay for this position will depend on whether or not you currently have a WW D Operators Certification form EGLE.

• Operates and maintains all plant processes, pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, thickening/de-watering equipment used to process wastewater and its side streams. Observes variations in operating conditions, interpret meter/gauge reading, and make appropriate settings and adjustments. Cleans, collects, and removes accumulated grit, sludge, trash, grease, or other process-related residual material from all areas of the facility.
• Collects samples of sludge, and/or wastewater for testing. May conduct tests on wastewater samples. Takes readings, submit reports, maintain logs, and keep records on gauges, charts, flow meters and other plant processes/equipment.
• Cleans, controls, inspects, adjusts, and maintains equipment, processes, vehicles, and buildings/grounds. Cleans walkways and facility walls and floors to ensure a safe and aesthetic environment. Maintains plant yard and landscaping. Assists in snow removal activities as necessary. 
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and documentation as necessary. 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Up to 1 year experience in operations and maintenance of wastewater related equipment or processing equipment in a similar environment.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 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 regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and will be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).