Utility Aide - Water

City of Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids, MI • 10h ago

Nature of Work

This is an entry level training position in technical utility field work designed for high school graduates and college students to experience an in-depth look at the water and wastewater industries and gain a broad range of skills leading to licensure qualification in the State of Michigan. Duties include performing lower-level work in either the wastewater and/or water distribution systems. Specific work assignments include the performance of routine functions assisting various staff to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the regular operations of the systems. Expectations of this position include successful completion of the formal training programs provided by the departments created to establish core competencies in both systems. Work in this position is performed under the close guidance and supervision of a designated supervisor/mentor and may also take direction from other department staff as required.

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 assistance with maintaining the water treatment plant, collection, and/or the water distribution system as assigned.

Participates in work duties and technical tasks with both above and below ground utilities; assists with providing maintenance and repair to water, water distribution, sanitary and storm water sewer pipelines and appurtenances.

Performs general routine maintenance on collection systems, water distribution piping, specialized heavy equipment, cleaning and cutting tools, entity locating devices, as well as on smaller equipment used to access remotely located utilities

Provides customer service assistance as needed for the 24 hour operations including, but not limited to, handling lower level customer complaints and/or concerns

Assists with identifying and assessing water and /or sewer problems and evaluate the degree or extent of damage; applies departmental techniques and methods for using the necessary tools and equipment to do the work such as use of the computer detection and monitoring systems

Operates a variety of laboratory equipment; records measurements and other data

Conducts a variety of tests on water in various stages of treatment to ensure that environmental standards and/or drinking water regulations are met; tests sludge and other treatment parameters; collects samples; prepares re-agents, standards, and test solutions used in the testing process

Cleans, maintains, and stores equipment, tools and instruments; washes sample containers; cleans and dusts laboratory equipment, countertops, and glassware

Participates in developing and implementing an industrial pretreatment program

Participates in developing and implementing a water cross connection control program

Performs responsible technical work inspecting and regulating water pollution problems.

Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education

High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

Required Licenses

Michigan driver's license

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