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Lift Station Operator/Mechanic

City of Battle Creek (MI)
Plant, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2025

Performs intermediate semiskilled work maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical components and equipment, & related work as apparent or assigned.  Work performed under the limited supervision of the WWTP Maintenance Supervisor.

  • Cleans and maintains filter screens, process tanks, pumps, pump chambers, wet wells, and related structures, also sewage related process equipment and vehicles. Collects and removes accumulated grit, sludge, trash, grease, ashes, or other process related residual materials from catch basins, pumps, chambers, sumps, and check valves. Lubricates and maintain process equipment.
  • Performs routine maintenance and repair work to facilities and equipment using carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical, simple electrical or other related skills. Operates a variety of hand and power tools to include drill presses, grinder, pipe threading machine, metal band saw, and welder. 
  • Assists in grounds maintenance such as landscaping and snow removal. 
  • Keeps records of maintenance performed, inspection findings and other related documents as directed. Take readings, collect and record data, and maintain operating logs.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 1 – 3 years experience in 2 of the 5 areas listed: welding, plumbing, carpentry, equipment repair and basic electrical repair.
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Card
This work requires frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location.

Salary : $26

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