Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Operator
The City of Mt. Pleasant is seeking a knowledgeable, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join its professional Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) team. The WRRF team operates a 2.5 MGD fixed-film facility serving the population of the City of Mt. Pleasant. Currently, the WRRF is in the process of plant infrastructure upgrades with plans to start construction of a new secondary treatment process. The facility is operated and maintained by six licensed WRRF Operators, a WRRF Maintenance Operations Coordinator, and a WRRF Superintendent utilizing a team philosophy that values the contributions of each individual team member.
This position is a Monday through Friday shift working 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a rotating weekend schedule that occurs every sixth week creating two three-day weekends on either end of a 10-day working stretch. Employees must also be available for call-ins, after hours, wet weather events, and occasional holidays.
Minimum qualifications for this position include basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and computer skills in addition to a high school diploma. A highly qualified candidate would have a demonstrated skill set and licensure as it pertains to WRRF in process control, laboratory analysis, mechanical and electrical maintenance, SCADA & PLC controls, construction equipment, industrial pre-treatment, storm water, knowledge of common Microsoft Office suite applications with a focus on Excel, Word, and Outlook, CMMS, GIS or other related software, and a degree in water/WRRF technologies or related fields.
Employees in this position receive both on the job training and industry specific learning opportunities for continuing education to maintain licensure. Tuition reimbursement is available for job-related college coursework.
A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required. Following hire, applicant must possess or obtain a valid Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) Class “D” Operator’s Certificate following first eligible EGLE test cycle to remain employed.
The 2025 starting base wage is $22.15/hr. (start step) to $23.10/hr. (one-year step), depending on qualifications. Top base pay for 2025 is $24.79/hr. (two-year step). Top step pay is received after one or two years of employment, depending on the rate of pay received upon hire. The hourly rate of pay is increased by procurement of EGLE state licenses (2025 rates): D-$2.46/hr.; C-$3.01/hr.; B-$3.83/hr.; A-$4.63/hr. Licenses are not cumulative.