Chief Water Plant Operator - Muskegon, United States - Muskegon County, MI

Muskegon County, MI

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Muskegon, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Under the direct supervision of the Water Plant Superintendent, plans, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day activities of water filtration.

Oversees and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water filtration to provide safe drinking water to City residents and other system customers.

Responsible for assigned employees and contractors, capital needs assessment, budget preparation assistance, and policy and procedures recommendations. Assists with other water relevant tasks as required by operational demands.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

High school diploma or the equivalent with additional specialized training in water treatment technology, water science, or related field. Associate's degree in science or technology preferred.
Three or more years of progressively more responsible experience in water systems operations, including supervisory and administrative duties.
State of Michigan Vehicle Operator's License, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
State of Michigan DEQ F3 with the ability to obtain the DEQ F1 within 2 years of hire.

Physical Conditions / Work Location:

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The _requirements listed_ _below_ are _representative_ of _the_ _knowledge,_ _skills,_ _abilities _and _minimum qualifications_ _necessary_ _to_ _perform _the _essential_ _functions _of _the_ _position._ _Reasonable_ _accommodations may_ be _made_ to _enable_ _individuals_ _with_ _disabilities_ to _perform _the job._
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in the laboratory or plant areas supervising or completing handson operations and maintenance work, and travel to various locations within the City. The employee may be exposed to treacherous terrain, requiring the employee to traverse uneven ground, climb up or crawl down to access the site, and may be exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment, and other dangers associated with maintenance activities or plant operations. An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to gain access to the work sites described above, observe and inspect work in progress, and operate hand and power tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, dust or airborne particles and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, and may be loud in plant or field situations. An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to gain access to the work sites described above, observe and inspect

- work in progress, and operate hand and power tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, dust or airborne particles, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, and may be loud in plant or field situations.

Additional Information:

EVALUATION CONTENT
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PURPOSE

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT
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