Water Plant Operator

The selected candidate must also be available for occasional emergency call-ins. Weekly work schedule will vary during training phase.

Candidates must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical skills as well as solid knowledge in the areas of plumbing, math, basic biology and chemistry, and blueprint reading. A general understanding of computer and software systems is required as well as a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. This position requires a minimum of a high school degree or equivalent with course work in mathematics, basic chemistry, lab processes, and computer usage. New Water Plant Operators are required to currently possess or attain an F-4 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) certification within two EGLE testing cycles from the date of hire to remain employed.

Employees in this position receive both on the job training and industry specific learning opportunities for continuing education to maintain licensure. Tuition reimbursement is available for job-related college coursework.

The 2024 starting base wage is $21.19 to $21.79 per hour, depending upon qualifications. The current top base pay rate is $23.41 per hour. Top base pay is received after one or two years of employment, depending on the rate of pay received upon hire. Wage and license rates (EGLE license pay) are F-4 $2.07 per hour; F-3 $2.55 per hour; F-2 $3.29 per hour; F-1 $4.10 per hour. Licenses are not cumulative. Shift premiums for afternoon and weekend work also apply. See the TPOAM union contact for details.

The City of Mt. Pleasant offers a robust benefits package including paid time off (vacation, sick, personal); 10 paid holidays; health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; and MERS Defined Contribution Plan with a 10% employer contribution; non-taxable tuition reimbursement program; and a variety of incentives offered through our voluntary HealthSteps Wellness Program.

Selected applicants will be contacted by May 31, 2024 to complete onsite skills testing tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2024.

All applicants tested may not be invited for an interview.

City of Mt. Pleasant Profile
Mt. Pleasant is a growing and financially stable community located in the geographic center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We are a warm and friendly community dedicated to retaining our small-town traditions while building a vital economy. The area population officially stands at 21,688 but can swell to two or three times that number due to special events and the approximate 30,000 daily visitors to the Soaring Eagle Resort and Casino located at the east City limits.

We are also home to Central Michigan University’s 14,000 plus students and many of its employees. CMU offers more than 170 programs at the Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Degree levels, as well as their Medical School. Mid-Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus is an option for those who wish to transfer to a university or prepare for a career in health, business, or industrial technologies. Five other colleges and/or universities are within 45 miles of Mt. Pleasant. This community is dedicated to education and offers seven neighborhood schools, one middle school, and two high schools. There is also one parochial and two charter schools.

The Mt. Pleasant community provides an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities ranging from hockey to chamber music concerts. Golfers are especially pleased with the 13 courses available within a 30-minute drive. The City Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of recreational programs for all ages, including youth soccer, softball, golf, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. The City operates and maintains 11 parks comprising 300 acres, offering venues for picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The Isabella County park system adds another 900 acres with similar opportunities as well as camping and cross-country skiing.

Additional information

• Job Description
• City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ethics
• City of Mt. Pleasant Culture Document
• TPOAM union contract

To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials by email to: hr@mt-pleasant.org by Tuesday, May 28, 2024:
Please combine multiple documents into a single file before submitting. Incomplete documents are not accepted.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024.

The City of Mt. Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.