Operator for the Drinking Water Treatment Plant - Midnights

Operator for the Drinking Water Treatment Plant•Midnights East Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time $24.00•$33.40 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Laboratory equipment maintenance Sanitation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Cleaning Chemistry Water treatment equipment maintenance Equipment maintenance Hydraulics Entry level Full Job Description Operates, services, and maintains laboratory and chemical feed equipment and operation records. Performs a variety of duties necessary to the completion of the treatment process. Follows standard procedures to produce water of a required quality. Completes janitorial duties as directed. The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.

FSLA:

Non-Exempt Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by course work in water treatment, chemistry, hydraulics, and mathematics. Six months to one year experience in a Drinking Water Treatment Plant; one to two years experience desirable; a Michigan F-4 water operator's certificate desirable. Potential candidates for this position must be able to obtain an F-4 certificate issued by the State of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), within eighteen months from date of hire. Valid Michigan driver's license. Special Requirements Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the job, an individual must be able to maintain a physical condition necessary for both sitting and standing for periods of time; bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.; general manual dexterity, adequate vision, hearing, and speech required and ability to operate assigned equipment. Additionally, may be exposed to hazardous materials. Ability to pass a background investigation and a physical examination which includes a drug screen and a color-blind test. Job Details Category Full-Time Employment Status Open Salary $23.9981•$33.3978 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

12:00 a.m.•8:00 a.m. (midnight to 8:00 a.m.) normally, five days (Sun.•Th.) including holidays. Rescheduling may occur as directed. Posted March 27, 2026 2:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled