Water Pollution Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.50 - $18.93 Hourly
Location : Water Pollution Control Facility-City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-00027F
Department: Utilities - Water Pollution Control
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 12
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES;
In a training situation, performs manual, custodial, and the less complicated and technical repairs and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Performs related work as required. As the training progresses, supervision may be proportionately decreased, and the responsibility and difficulty of assignments increased. Upon satisfactory completion of the one-year training period, the employee will be eligible for promotion to Water Pollution Control Maintainer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists higher level employees in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of water pollution control equipment and appurtenances, inclusive of ALL remote pumping stations and lift stations.
• Checks and cleans diffuser tubes; flushes and removes sludge and grit accumulation for aeration tanks and digesters; operates high pressure water washer, steam cleaning equipment, and hoses on mechanical equipment, floors, walls, and tanks.
• Cleans, lubricates, and changes oil and filters on equipment, inclusive of ALL remote pumping stations and lift stations.
• Performs heavy manual labor such as pick and shovel work on dirt, ash, grit and sludge; loads and unloads materials and supplies; breaks up ice; shovels snow, spreads salt, and collects trash from WPC facilities and buildings; inclusive of ALL remote pumping stations and lift stations.
• Operates a light and medium duty truck to plow snow, haul grit, and pick up and deliver supplies, materials, and parts.
• Performs custodial duties; mows grass, trims, trees and shrubs, weed flowerbeds; paints buildings and equipment.
• Performs various safety equipment checks such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, self-contained breathing apparatus, eyewash, and safety shower.
• Assists with maintaining equipment records and reports, using a computer-based facilities maintenance system.
• Participates in all plant safety programs such as respiratory protection program, confined space entry program, process safety, hazardous waste operations and emergency response, laboratory hygiene, ladder safety, electrical lockout, asbestos awareness and Right to Know.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year of experience performing semi-skilled mechanical repair and maintenance tasks in a commercial/industrial environment
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to make arithmetical computations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read, interpret, understand, and learn from training, operational and plant manuals, blueprints, diagrams, sketches and drawings and to perform work using them.
• Ability to perform manual labor involving physical strength under conditions of water and sludge presence.
• Ability to use lawn maintenance equipment and power tools with care and reasonable skill.
• Ability to skillfully use a wide variety of hand tools used in performing mechanical maintenance.
  NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Fork Truck License.
• Ability to obtain a Fit Test Certification with Respirator on an annual basis and maintain certification (facial hair and other articles must be maintained in a manner as to not interfere with the face seal).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry Attendant, Entrant and Rescue Team Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the following hazardous waste operations and emergency response certification: First Responder Awareness.
• Progression in the training series to the Maintainer level within one (1) year is required to remain employed in the series.
• Employee must successfully complete six (6) month probationary period.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to inclement conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and is required to stand and walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you have at least one year of experience performing semi-skilled mechanical repair and maintenance tasks in a commercial or industrial environment?If yes, you must document relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question