Water Plant Operator
https://www.gladstonemi.gov/water-treatment/job-opening/water-treatment-operator
| Position Title | Water Treatment Operator |
| Department | Water Department |
| Base Wage | $28.05 / hour |
| FLSA Designation | Non-Exempt |
| Supervisor | Superintendent of Water Department |
Applicant Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and complete full-time job application to:
| City of Gladstone |
| Water Operator Position |
| ATTN: Kim Berry, City Clerk |
| 1100 Delta Ave |
| Gladstone, MI 49837 |
Application deadline postmarked or delivered by Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
The City of Gladstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary
To analyze and correct problems within the water system and maintain and troubleshoot water treatment equipment and controls and contribute to the daily functions of the water department systems in a safe and effective manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure the proper operation of the water treatment lab testing in order to meet proper water quality standards. Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all lab instrumentation. Ensure that proper levels and pressures are maintained for all zones of the water distribution and containment system by monitoring charts and/or making visual checks. Ensure that all pumps and telemetry are running properly and troubleshoot and address any issues that may arise. Monitor Chlorine and Turbidity Charts for proper levels and adjust when necessary. Backwash filters when necessary.
Power up or shut down the Water Plant when necessary, by turning on or off pumps and adding necessary chemicals.
Produce monthly reports by updating data daily and weekly.
Make meter calls in order to perform the meter shut off/turn-on or meter reads when required or requested.
Interface and perform duties related to the Miss Dig system whenever necessary.
Perform all necessary plant tank and distribution system maintenance/repairs including but not limited to repairs and maintenance of pumps, painting, cleaning, fire hydrants, curb boxes and others based on proper safety procedures and water quality requirements.
Maintain proper calculations of chemicals for inventory control and reporting functions on monthly reports.
Perform jar testing, when necessary, in order to plan and make necessary chemical feed adjustments.
Perform meter testing and ensure meters are within 1.5% tolerance
Additional Responsibilities:
Attend all necessary safety training and monthly meetings.
Attend bi-annual meetings to meet continuing education credit requirements and maintain license level. Maintain cross training for wastewater treatment duties.
Assist the Department of Public Works for snow removal and other duties as necessary.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree of Science in related field. Ability to use windows-based software.
Supervision Received:
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Superintendent of the Water Department
Supervision Exercised:
Occasionally supervise seasonal or Co-op workers.
Responsibility for Public Contact:
Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion and sound judgment is needed.
Licensing and Certification:
Commercial Drivers License is required for this position. F4, S4 and D water treatment licenses. All necessary wastewater licenses.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for continuous periods of time, climb and work in overhead areas of up to twenty five feet and higher, occasionally walk over a mile throughout the course of a shift, lift anywhere from five to seventy five pounds, pull or push objects, carry objects in arms or on shoulders, grasp objects with fingers, reach using hands and arms, stoop and crouch regularly, move about on hands and knees, work in confined spaces, express ideas by the spoken word and to have the ability to hear and perceive speech. The employee may occasionally be required to distinguish smells. Employees must have the ability to speak and listen.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color determination, near acuity, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Requirements:
The mental requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee needs to have the ability to learn and comprehend complicated instructions and orientation to the job; is required to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements, must have the ability to understand the meanings of words and respond effectively; and must have the ability to perform arithmetic accurately and quickly.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is often performed in a lab or in an outdoor setting.
While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places and is often exposed to extreme heat or cold of the elements.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and at times loud when operating equipment.
Work may be performed in an area that exposes the employee to dust, or fumes that may harm the occupational health of the employee.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute 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.