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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Reed City
Reed, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Waste-Water Operator

Wastewater Treatment System

Reed City, Michigan

The City of Reed City is seeking a Wastewater Operator for our Class-A treatment facility. This position is full time, day shift hourly, working every third weekend on a rotation schedule with two other full-time operators. Operators perform technical, skilled and semi-skilled labor work in and around the treatment facility, maintaining and repairing equipment associated with wastewater treatment. This position also includes rotations in our laboratory performing routine wastewater testing.

Requirements:

· Minimum of a High School diploma with basic understanding biology and chemistry.

· Experience as an operator in a wastewater treatment facility, or successful completion of a water treatment program is preferred.

· Basic knowledge of computer operations.

· A Michigan Class D Wastewater license is preferred.

· Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule, and ability to respond to after-hours alarms.

· Be self-motivated and be able to work with limited supervision at times.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to climb steps and ladders, write legibly in logs and reports, bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.

· Ability to pass a standard physical and drug screen.

Interested individuals must complete a City Application for Employment (see reedcity.org web site) and submit cover letter and resume to:

Reed City Clerk

227 E. Lincoln Ave.

Reed City, MI 49677

Applications and resumes may be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to: ceads@reedcity.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation and benefit package determined by Teamster labor contract and City personnel manual.

Reed City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: From $21.07 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21

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