Plant Technician-Apprenticeship na Great Lakes Water Authority
Great Lakes Water Authority · Detroit, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Detroit
Compensation
$20.33 - $26.61(Based on Experience)
Summary
A structured program that combines on-the-job training and related technical instruction to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Plant Technician. Plant Technicians perform duties in wastewater plant operations, process operations and analysis, equipment maintenance, process sampling and analysis, and various cleaning duties.Job Responsibilities
- Operate wastewater 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 or using motorized equipment
- Collect and perform tests on wastewater and sludge samples
- Maintain and troubleshoot wastewater treatment equipment
- Maintain various records and prepare reports
- Complete various cleaning assignments throughout the facility as needed with standard equipment
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
- Provide on the job training
- Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
Required Education and Experience
At the time of application, applicants must:
High School Diploma or GED
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 accommodation may be provided 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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