Entry Level Machine Operator Jobs in Bay City, MI

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : City Hall, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-0054
Department: Department of Water and Wastewater Treatment
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
*Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*
SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.
Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% or better to proceed in the process.
This posting is subject to close after 14 days
Responsible for operating plant processes, equipment and machinery; conducting routine laboratory analyses; collecting and reporting data; performing general maintenance and mechanical repair; and serving as lead worker on assigned shifts or projects.
Major Duties

1. Inspect, clean, and lubricate plant equipment such as boilers, pumps, motors, incinerators and related machinery.
2. Monitor and record equipment performance, gauges, and charts for treatment plant and remote facilities; adjust, repair, and replace equipment as needed.
3. Maintain accurate records of plant operations and activities.
4. Performs routine maintenance and assist with major repairs on pumps, valves, motors, regulators, and other equipment.
5. Conduct laboratory tests to monitor and adjust plant operations as required.
6. Performs maintenance tasks, including cleaning equipment, janitorial work, painting. and assisting with equipment or facility modifications; provide emergency maintenance as needed.
7. Operate all plant and pumping station equipment.
8. Adjust pumps and chemical feeds based on flow and treatment demands.
9. Work at Remote Facilities as needed.
10. Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and basic repair of pumps, motors or related mechanical/electrical equipment including the ability to identify and report potential issues.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State of Michigan driver's license, maintained in good standing.

• Must obtain and maintain Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification as follows:
  1. Class D within two (2) examination cycles of meeting experience requirements in accordance with EGLE.
  2. Class C within two (2) examination cycles after attainment of D certification.

Knowledge of:

• Materials, procedures and equipment used in wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance.
• Hydraulic systems including open channel and pressure systems
• Interrelated plant systems such as chemical feed systems, water systems, and sludge handling processes.

WAGE SCALE
Classification E
Entry level, must meet all minimum qualifications (Education, Experience, and State of Michigan driver's license)
$20.86
Classification F
Must have the EGLE "D" Wastewater Certification
$22.15
Classification I
Must have the EGLE "C" Wastewater Certification
$26.01
Working Conditions

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, work requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling; work requires little grasping, manipulating or making small precise hand movements; work has standard vision and hearing requirements; vocal communication is required to express ideas; work has frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, gases, grease/oils, odors, vibrations, and exposure to blood borne pathogens; work requires the occasional use of protective devices such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, respirator, masks, goggles, and gloves; work requires infrequent exposure to high precarious places, below ground level, in confined spaces and risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noisy location (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth-moving equipment).
• City recommends immunization against Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B. City will provide immunizations; employee may decline.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift including nights, holidays, and weekends as assigned.

Updated to reflect new Wage Scale - 1/27/2026
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.
The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full time employees.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

(Benefits are subject to change in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.)
01
What the highest level of education you have obtained to date?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02
Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of work experience do you have in plant operations or industrial maintenance of mechanical equipment?

• None
• 1 -2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or more years

Required Question