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Water Plant Operator in Charge
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Whiteford Township
Ottawa Lake, MI (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Operator in Charge of the Whiteford Township Municipal Water System Reports to
Township Supervisor Posting Date:
May 15, 2026Start Date:
Negotiable.Salary:
Commensurate with experience and certificationsQualifications:
Obtain and keep in good standing a minimum of a F4/S4 license to operate Whiteford's municipal water system.Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Intent, current resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, copies of current certifications related to the position and any relevant documentation to the Whiteford Township Hall, 8000 Yankee Rd, Suite 100, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Responsibilities Employee shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Whiteford's municipal water system. Key Job Functions and requirements include but are not limited to:- Operate the water plant during your assigned shift and in accordance with established procedures for pumping water, clarification, filtration, and chemical treatment;
- Control and monitor all operations of the pumps, feeders, clarification, filters, and other equipment;
- Assist and train subordinate personnel as needed;
- Schedule, oversee and manage the other operators of Whiteford's municipal water system;
- Develop, maintain and execute asset management plan of the water plant and municipal water system.
- Recommend discipline of the other operators to the supervisor;
- Prepare the monthly operating report in compliance with all federal, EGLE, state and local requirements;
- check and monitor the SCADA system on evenings and during the weekend, if required;
- Maintain records, inventory supply lists and log entries;
- Investigate and resolve customer problems and complaints;
- Address all requests, complaints and invoices in a timely manner.
- Obtain and keep in good standing a minimum of a F4/S4 license to operate Whiteford's municipal water system.
- Timely order all necessary supplies in advance of needing them;
- Promptly respond to all emergency situations;
- lift objects up to 50lbs;
- Obtain periodic readings from charts and maintain the necessary logs;
- Fill chemical feeding machines with the necessary materials;
- collect and work with the laboratory to process the water samples;
- Perform other work as assigned by the supervisor.
- Serve on a utility board or other related position if requested. Employee shall be prohibited from taking the following actions:
- Hiring, promoting, disciplining, or terminating employees and
- Signing contracts, leases or other documents that bind Whiteford without notifying the township supervisor.