Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Big Rapids
USD 21.94-21.94 / hour
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
In addition to hourly pay, this position is also eligible for the City's extensive benefits package, which includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, EAP, FSA and HSA, paid holidays, and much more.
Summary of the Position:
Performs technical, semi-skilled, and labor work in the business, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.
Supervision Received: This position works under the supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent or their designee.
Responsibilities, Duties, and Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to conduct and/or participate in any or all of the following functions:
- Operate mechanical equipment and physical, chemical, or biological processes.
- Start up, monitor, adjust, and/or shut down equipment or systems to control the various treatment processes
- Preliminary screening, grit and grease removal
- Flow equalization
- Activated sludge secondary treatment (aeration, return sludge, waste sludge, secondary clarification)
- Chemical flocculation
- Ultraviolet disinfection
- Aerobic digestion
- Sludge thickening and storage
- Collect and analyze samples of raw, partially treated, and non-domestic waste streams
- Knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological processes used in wastewater treatment
- Knowledge of computer program operation, including excel, word and software programs
- Knowledge of algebra
- Knowledge of EPA, Michigan, and Big Rapids code enforcement policies for city public utilities
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete work assignments
- Ability to read and understand English
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
- Ability to work effectively with employees, government officials, the community, and the Utility users
- Ability to use a personal computer and software applications
- Ability to walk, crawl, climb, and maneuver where physical mobility is required
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
- Ability to see well
- Ability to hear well
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver's license
- Possession of a High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of or ability to obtain, at a minimum, a valid Michigan Class "D" Wastewater Operator License with ability to advance to Class "C"
- Possession of additional college or professional credits.
The City of Big Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this position, please fill out a full-time employment application, located here.
To be considered for this position, you must upload a professional resume and cover letter with your application.
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