- Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $20 per hour
- 0+ years
Primary function of the job is to operate, repair, and maintain water distribution systems, pump stations, and sewer collection systems. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.
Compensation
Starting Hourly: $19.59
Responsibilities
- Locates and marks existing underground water and sewer pipelines, service leads, valves, and manholes.
- Installs, services, repairs, and tests water meters.
- Operates, installs, repairs, and maintains water services, which includes: activating service; repairing valve boxes; tapping water mains; checking water stations; inspecting the work of contractors; monitoring chlorine residuals; collecting bacteria samples; preparing lead sheets; checking sewer stations; inspecting sewer lines, grease traps, and manholes; repairing manholes; and, performing other related activities.
- Repairs hydrants, water mains, and water service lines.
- Inspects cross connections in homes and businesses to identify potable water lines incorrectly plumbed to mitigate the possibility of pollutants entering the water distribution system.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- G.E.D.
- completion of an approved certified technical training program
- Nice to have: Six months experience in sewer and water system operation/maintenance