The City of Battle Creek is looking to fill a Plant Operator position for the City of Battle Creek’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will include operating, monitoring, cleaning, adjusting, and maintaining plant equipment to facilitate flow and treatment of wastewater. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 24/7, 365 day operation. Current openings are on second shift (3pm – 11pm) and/or third shift (11pm – 7am) depending on the coverage needed.

This position is covered under the terms and conditions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which can be found on the City of Battle Creek’s website. Pay for this position will depend on whether or not you currently have a WW D Operators Certification form EGLE. Individuals without a certification will start off at $20.41/hour. Individuals who have a current WW D Operators Certification will start off at $22.50.hour.

• Operates and maintains all plant processes, pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, thickening/de-watering equipment used to process wastewater and its side streams. Observes variations in operating conditions, interpret meter/gauge reading, and make appropriate settings and adjustments. Cleans, collects, and removes accumulated grit, sludge, trash, grease, or other process-related residual material from all areas of the facility.
• Collects samples of sludge, and/or wastewater for testing. May conduct tests on wastewater samples. Takes readings, submit reports, maintain logs, and keep records on gauges, charts, flow meters and other plant processes/equipment.
• Cleans, controls, inspects, adjusts, and maintains equipment, processes, vehicles, and buildings/grounds. Cleans walkways and facility walls and floors to ensure a safe and aesthetic environment. Maintains plant yard and landscaping. Assists in snow removal activities as necessary. 
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and documentation as necessary. 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Up to 1 year experience in operations and maintenance of wastewater related equipment or processing equipment in a similar environment.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.