Water Plant Operator III

Water Plant Operator III

Salary

$70,482.85 - $83,703.83 Annually

Location

Lake Michigan Filtration Plant 17350 Lake Michigan Dr West Olive, MI

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

408-0926

Department

Water

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to assure the proper operation of a water treatment and pumping plant and its district wide water distribution system on an assigned shift. Receive phone calls and works directly with contractors, engineers, and staff mechanics to implement system maintenance, and breakdown mitigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of treated water entering the plant. Monitors established levels and parameters that fall within the State of Michigan EGLE guidelines for safe human consumption. Performs multiple chemical and bacteriological tests during each shift
• Operates water distribution and filtration system
• Monitors water quality and assesses chemical feed rates, trends, and communicates them to plant workers, in terms of adjustments, and equipment changes
• Maintains plant records and creates work orders; updates log book
• Identifies problems in equipment and infrastructure and assesses what course of action is required to remediate them
• Monitors and adjusts distribution system; enters plant and distribution system data
• Monitors plant security using security programs to grant access and entry to various locations within filtration plant
• Acts as lead worker and assigns work and tasks
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• -AND--
• Four (4) years of work experience related to water treatment activities
• -OR--
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Certification

• State of Michigan EGLE F-3 Complete Treatment certification

Preferred Certification

• State of Michigan EGLE S-3 Distribution certification

Other Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email akaulback@grand-rapids.mi.us or HRemploymentbenefits@grcity.us or by phone at (616) 456-4668.

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note:

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules

City of Grand Rapids Employee Benefits Webpage

01

Do you possess a high school diploma (or GED equivalent)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess four (4) years of work experience related to water treatment activities?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered "No", please write N/A.

04

Do you possess a State of Michigan EGLE F-3 Complete Treatment certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a State of Michigan EGLE S-3 Distribution certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Rapids

Address 300 Monroe Ave, NW

8th Floor, Room 880

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503-2206

Phone (616) 456-3176

Website http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/jobs/human-resources-Department