Water Technician-A

Compensation

$18.06 - $22.42

(Based on Experience)

Summary

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), in collaboration with our educational partner, Macomb Community College, has a three-year apprenticeship to hire and train water technicians for GLWA. Water Technicians play an essential role in GLWA’s efforts to provide water of unquestionable quality to the residents of southeast Michigan, performing duties in water plant operations, including chemical analysis and treatment, process operation, and plant equipment maintenance. The apprentice is required to complete the required related training instruction as part of the apprenticeship.

Job Responsibilities

The Water Technician Apprentice will shadow and assist current Water Technicians in water plant operations including chemical analysis and treatment, process operation, and maintenance of plant equipment. You will learn basic water treatment plant equipment and processes to continually monitor plant-wide operations. Take equipment and process readings at various locations throughout the plant. Load and unload chemicals, polymers, and other materials manually and using motorized equipment. Collect and perform tests on water samples. Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment. Maintain various records and prepare reports. Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application; applicant must:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Michigan Driver’s License
Completion of a Pre-apprenticeship Program or related experience
 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, hit, push, pull, and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, and visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform scaffolding, confined spaces, and elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical, and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use their hands to handle, feel, or operate the equipment.

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed at the plants. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed near open water, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver’s License
Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is a regional water authority in the U.S. state of Michigan. It provides drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment services for the Southeast Michigan communities, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, among others. GLWA overlays a majority of the water and sewer assets which were formerly operated and maintained by the Detroit Water Sewer District (DWSD) prior to the bankruptcy of the City of Detroit, Michigan.