The City of Mt. Pleasant is hiring an individual eager to learn and grow as a Water Plant Operator. The Water Department staff is responsible for the operation and repair of the City of Mt. Pleasant’s public utilities water treatment plant and distribution system. If you are team-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and open-minded, consider joining our professional Water Department team.

The WPO position is a full-time, 40 hours per week. Please see application link for exact schedule. The selected candidate must also be available for occasional emergency call-ins. Weekly work schedule will vary during training phase.

Candidates must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical skills as well as solid knowledge in the areas of plumbing, math, basic biology and chemistry, and blueprint reading. A general understanding of computer and software systems is required as well as a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. This position requires a minimum of a high school degree or equivalent with course work in mathematics, basic chemistry, lab processes, and computer usage. New Water Plant Operators are required to currently possess or attain an F-4 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) certification within two EGLE testing cycles from the date of hire to remain employed.

Employees in this position receive both on the job training and industry specific learning opportunities for continuing education to maintain licensure. Tuition reimbursement is available for job-related college coursework.

The 2024 starting base wage is $21.19 to $21.79 per hour, depending upon qualifications. The current top base pay rate is $23.41 per hour. Top base pay is received after one or two years of employment, depending on the rate of pay received upon hire. Wage and license rates (EGLE license pay) are F-4 $2.07 per hour; F-3 $2.55 per hour; F-2 $3.29 per hour; F-1 $4.10 per hour. Licenses are not cumulative. Shift premiums for afternoon and weekend work also apply. See the TPOAM union contact for details.

The City of Mt. Pleasant offers a robust benefits package including paid time off (vacation, sick, personal); 10 paid holidays; health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; and MERS Defined Contribution Plan with a 10% employer contribution; non-taxable tuition reimbursement program; and a variety of incentives offered through our voluntary HealthSteps Wellness Program.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.19 - $21.79 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person