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Utility I/II

CITY OF SALINE
Saline, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

UTILITY I (Unlicensed)

SUMMARY           

Under the general supervision of the WWTP Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position performs a variety of work with the wastewater treatment facility and water production facility to ensure appropriate chemical allocations and state permit requirements.  This position also maintains the facility grounds for the City of Saline.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS    

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE  REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 2 years of experience with the maintenance of mechanical equipment, laboratory equipment, or in a related facility performing similar duties.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

  • Class D preferred, required within 36 months of hire
  • Water D-4 preferred, required within 36 months of hire

DRIVING

  • Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE

 

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

IMPORTANT

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies

R

 

Knowledge of machines, tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance  

R

 

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services 

 

R

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology 

 

R

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications 

 

R

 

REQUIRED ABILITIES

 

REQUIREMENTS

ABILITY

ESSENTIAL

IMPORTANT

Act independently

R

 

Analyze situations

R

 

Attend to details

R

 

Communicate verbally

R

 

Concentrate

R

 

Identify problems

R

 

Initiate

R

 

Think creatively

R

 

Communicate in writing

 

R

Manage pressure

 

R

Multi-task

 

R

Organize

 

R

Problem solve

 

R

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

 

REQUIREMENTS

SKILL

ESSENTIAL

IMPORTANT

Actively listen to fully understand circumstances

R

 

Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness 

R

 

Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency

R

 

Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively

R

 

Organize work to maximize productivity

R

 

Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge and information to foster clarity and engage others

 

R

Plan work projects to ensure efficiency

 

R

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • None

REPORTS TO

  • Utility II (Licensed)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

[The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job]

  • Participates in the operation and maintenance of the City’s Pollution Control Facility, including the treatment of wastewater, laboratory analysis of wastewater, and the operation of pump and lift substations.
  • Participates in the operation of the Water Production Facility, inspecting and maintaining water production areas including wells, water tower, and laboratory.
  • Routine daily assignments including performance of daily plant operations, routine maintenance, grounds keeping, and assisting with scheduled or emergency equipment repair.
  • Collecting wastewater and water samples and performing laboratory analyses required by the City of Saline’s NPDES Permit and Michigan Department of Public Health.
  • Introducing or adjusting chemicals in the water production system and wastewater treatment system; recording of daily operational data for Monthly Reports.
  • Performance of basic facility maintenance activities at treatment facilities and all related above ground assets.
  • 24/7 on-call emergency response; on-call requirements typically scheduled in advance.
  • Regular and routine onsite attendance.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

[These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job]

§  All other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONSTANT = HOURLY           FREQUENT = DAILY          OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY                RARELY = MONTHLY

 

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Lifting

 

R

 

 

Carrying

 

R

 

 

Pushing

 

R

 

 

Pulling

 

R

 

 

Sitting

 

R

 

 

Standing

R

 

 

 

Walking

R

 

 

 

Ascending/Descending Stairs or Ladders

R

 

 

 

Grasping/Finger Manipulation

R

 

 

 

Reaching

 

R

 

 

Bending

 

R

 

 

Kneeling

 

R

 

 

Crouching

 

 

R

 

Traversing Rough or Uneven Terrain

 

R

 

 

Discerning Colors

 

R

 

 

Visual acuity

 

R

 

 

Crawling

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CONSTANT = HOURLY             FREQUENT = DAILY           OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY                RARELY = MONTHLY

 

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Outdoor environments

R

 

 

 

Indoor environments

R

 

 

 

Work in hot, cold, wet surroundings

 

R

 

 

Work with or near chemicals

R

 

 

 

Confined workspaces (shafts, crawl spaces, etc.)

 

R

 

 

Exposed to electrical hazards

 

R

 

 

Exposed to mechanical hazards

 

R

 

 

Potential exposure – communicable disease

 

R

 

 

Exposed to chemicals/fumes

 

R

 

 

High, precarious places

 

 

R

 

Exposed to continual, multiple distractions

 

 

R

 

Ability to position oneself to work under or on top of objects

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT

CONSTANT = HOURLY            FREQUENT = DAILY         OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY             RARELY = MONTHLY

 

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Phones

 

R

 

 

Computer/Laptop

 

R

 

 

Monitors

 

R

 

 

Hand Tools

 

R

 

 

Copiers/Printers

 

 

R

 

Monitors

 

 

R

 

Communication Systems

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOFTWARE

CONSTANT = HOURLY               FREQUENT = DAILY        OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY              RARELY = MONTHLY

 

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Spreadsheet software

 

 

R

 

Internet Software

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

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