Water Operator
Pennfield Charter Township
Battle Creek, MI
HIRING WATER OPERATOR
Pennfield Charter Township is seeking a skilled and dedicated water utilities operator to join our water and sewer operations.
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Township’s water distribution system, ensuring a safe, high-quality water system in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintenance of the water distribution system
- Assists in the installation, repairs, and flushing of water mains and lines
- Install & repair water meters and radio read boxes
- Coordinates new taps, hook-ups, and shut-offs
- Must adhere to all safety procedures while operating equipment, handling chemicals/hazardous materials, or working in dangerous situations
- Thorough understanding of collection and distribution system functions and parts, hydrant valves, and ancillary related equipment
- Ability to operate equipment and tools
- Ability to serve in an on-call capacity, respond to emergencies, and work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs demand
- Must live within a reasonable distance from the Township
- Must possess an excellent driving record and must pass a drug test
- Ability to address customer complaints with professionalism and diplomacy
- Coordinates “MISS DIG” activities in locating and marking water and sewer utilities
- S-3 and D-3 certifications from the State of Michigan is mandatory; the candidate shall obtain all necessary certifications required by the State of Michigan within 2 years of hire date.
Pennfield Charter Township
Clerk Kathy Case
20260 Capital Avenue N.E.
Battle Creek, MI 49017