OMR Field Service Tech
Nature of work:
Full-time work related to sanitary sewer collection, transmission and treatment systems performing daily operations, maintenance, and repairs. Emphasis on system repairs, inspections, data collection, wastewater sampling, routine lift station/pump/electrical/etc. system maintenance, utility staking[AS1] , and oversight of underground public construction projects (in conjunction with Authority engineer). Also assist with administrative inquiries, easements, specialty projects, and enforcement (greases, sump pumps). Working under the general direction of the Field Services Manager. 80% of work performed is unsupervised. Requires rotational on-call duties for non-repair-oriented tasks (i.e., power outages) and regular on-call duties for repair-oriented tasks, as needed.
Examples of work:
- Utility locating.
- Primary lead for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building system repair and maintenance activities, inclusive of equipment maintenance/repair/upkeep.
- Drawing sketches and updating plans.
- Construction inspection and connection inspection.
- Operating closed circuit television (CCTV) camera for sewer pipe inspections.
- Manhole inspections.
- Repairs of manholes and underground infrastructure.
- Lift station inspections and repairs.
- Collection system preventive maintenance, scheduling, and recording.
- Wastewater treatment plant system preventive maintenance, scheduling, and recording. Will require welding and other part fabrication and/or rehabilitation abilities.
- Assist the Field Services Manager or Office Manager with homeowner complaints or inquiries requiring physical inspection and public relations.
- Logging work performed and data into Computer Maintenance Management System and Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Perform janitorial duties of work areas.
- Perform grounds maintenance - limited.
- Routine maintenance of vehicles and fleet.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Required knowledge and abilities:
- General infrastructure ability and knowledge for manhole, pipe, building, and treatment system component diagnosis/repair.
- General heavy equipment operations as needed.
- Ability to understand and work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints.
- Ability to write legibly and to draw accurately.
- General carpentry skills, general tool handling and/or repair skills.
- Ability to perform while unsupervised.
- Equipment knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to become MISS DIG Certified
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possession of current valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Physical requirements of bending, lifting and climbing.
- Basic safety skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic electrical skills.
- Basic welding skills.
- Basic mechanical skills (i.e., equipment component maintenance and repair, welding, pump systems, assembly/disassembly).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Equipment operation experience.
- Mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
- Prior plumbing or underground construction experience.
- Construction methods and knowledge of sewer systems and lead hookups.
- One year of public works and public relations experience.
- Ongoing pursuit of or possession of a MI “B” Wastewater License, or greater
- CDL class B license with tanker endorsement.
- Aspire to take responsible charge and redundant support of tasks outlined in the Field Services Manager job description.
Annualized Wage Range - $60,000-$80,000 (hourly wage position until managing other staff)
Lakes Area Sewer Authority Job Opportunities
1. The organization:
The Lakes Area Sewer Authority (LASA) is a municipal sewer utility located in southeast Van Buren County and northeast Cass County, Michigan and was established in 2007 pursuant to Michigan Public Act 233 of 1955, as amended. LASA was incorporated by Porter Township, Van Buren County and Marcellus and Volinia Townships, Cass County to operate, maintain, and administer the wastewater system serving several lake communities. LASA is comprised of and managed by a 7-member board with appointees from each member Township.
2. The system:
The LASA wastewater system consists of a conventional gravity collection system, interconnecting forcemain transmission system, and extended aeration wastewater treatment plant. The system currently serves Finch, Fish, Gravel and West Saddlebag Lakes and its approximate 900 REUs. Plans are being prepared to extend the system in 2027 to Bankson Lake and its approximate 180 REUs. The system is also setup to serve in the future the Village of Marcellus (emergency basis) and several other nearby lake communities.
3. The opportunities:
Up to this point in time, the day-to-day operations of the system have been performed by contracted operations firms. In a strategic shift, LASA is taking these services in-house for a variety of reasons. As of the date of this posting, the Field Services Manager position (lead operations management position) has been filled by an operator who is both licensed to operate the facility and has direct previous experience running the LASA system. To properly support this position, LASA is seeking applicants to fill the roles of OMR Field Service Tech and Utility Services Tech. See attached job descriptions for details of these positions. Please note that although filled, the Field Services Manager job description is also provided to applicants to better understand the organizational structure, and individual and overlapping duties, of the entire operations team.
4. The area:
The LASA system is located in a rural setting south of the Village of Lawton, east of the City of Dowagiac, west of US-131, and north of US-12. The landscape boasts many recreational opportunities and a small-town atmosphere all within a stones-throw of other sizable communities.
5. The reasons to join our team!:
All three operations job opportunities are key roles to LASA’s long-term strategic aims, each providing growth potential, increasing levels of responsibility, and corresponding compensation adjustments based on job performance over time.
LASA aspires to be an employer of choice supporting both the professional and personnel development of all employees. This will be accomplished through a team atmosphere that emphasizes a high degree of responsibility, self-direction, open/frequent/timely communication amongst team members, and a general pursuit of excellence and effort in all we do. Appropriate work-life balance, community and civic involvement, continued education, and a learner and growth-oriented mindset are supported and encouraged commensurate with an employee’s individual aspirations.
LASA is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment in all aspects of employment, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants and employees.
6. Who to contact:
Interested applicants should direct cover letters, resumes and questions to:
Mr. Harry Laski
LASA Board Trustee representing Porter Township and the Ops Committee Chairperson
Email: laskih@aol.com
7. Attachments:
1. Field Services Manager Job Description.pdf (for reference purposes only–this role has been filled)
2. OMR Field Service Tech Job Description.pdf
3. Utility Services Tech Job Description.pdf