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This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Description Performs intermediate technical 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.

Essential Functions 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.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 1-3 years experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water pumping station and other equipment. Special Requirements: Must either (1) possess a State of Michigan Waterworks System Operator certification, D-4 Classification, it's equivalent or greater certification; or (2) be eligible to sit for the State of Michigan Waterworks System Operator certification, D-4 Classification within 18 months of hire.

Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan. 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).