The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has one opening for Water Production Maintenance Mechanic in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $47.53 - $48.77
Position Summary
Required:
Extreme variations in temperature, noise, dust, and dampness. Exposure to treatment plant chemicals such as fluoride, chlorine, soda ash and lime. Possible coal dust, lead and asbestos exposure.
Why Should You Apply?
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $47.53 - $48.77
Position Summary
- Performs maintenance on all Water Production equipment, including centrifugal pumps, air compressors, chemical feeders, threading pipes, basins, and wellfield equipment.
- Utilizes hand tools, blueprints, and instructional manuals to repair plant equipment including alignment, welding, threading, assembling and fabricating.
- Utilizes fire hoses, and performs such tasks as rigging, hauling chains and sprockets, and valving to clean and maintain basins.
- Changes oil in pumps, air compressors, and related equipment.
- Sets up and takes down service rigs.
- Pulls, overhauls, and sets well equipment from pit/well.
- Disassembles repairs, maintains, and reinstalls equipment utilizing mechanic’s tools, hydrolift and well rigs.
- Tests operating wells and re-installed wells.
- Takes readings and analyzes results to determine proper valve settings.
- Performs machine shop work including set-up experience with lathe mill, radial arm drill, etc.
- Drives truck to well site.
- Reads wells utilizing flowmeter and air compressor.
- Visually inspects wells for any problems.
- Operates mobile equipment such as trucks, cranes, workerlifts, scissorlifts, trailored welding unit, air compressors, etc. requiring use of hand and foot controls.
- Performs other duties as assigned or necessitated by job responsibilities.
- Follows BWL safety manual and wears personal protective equipment as required.
- Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
- Internal applicants must currently possess valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with H and A endorsements (with an acceptable driving record) or at a minimum, pass Department of Transportation physical exam and State of Michigan written portion of CDL examination within 60 days of transfer.
- Must pass forklift training and maintain forklift license.
- Must be respirator certified and fit tested.
- Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby.
Required:
- Experience as a Journey Worker Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Machine Repair, Plumber/Pipefitter, or Boilermaker.
- Minimum of three (3) years plant maintenance experience required.
- Experience in the following: well field; water treatment plant; repair and/or maintenance of pumps, dust collectors, gear reducers, chemical feed systems, regulator/valves, conveyor systems, mechanical seals, valve packing, and coupling alignments; or related military experience.
- Welder qualification certificates.
- Must have ability to regularly lift and carry loads up to 50lbs, with capacity to lift up to 75lbs up to shoulder level.
- Will perform work above and below shoulder level.
- Needs to work from ladders and scaffolding.
- Must be able to communicate clearly through speech and in writing.
- Must have good visual acuity for reading blueprints, manuals, pump settings, and monitoring scrapper chain movements within basins.
- Good hearing is essential to localize sounds and understand conversations in noisy environments.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces, on varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Extreme variations in temperature, noise, dust, and dampness. Exposure to treatment plant chemicals such as fluoride, chlorine, soda ash and lime. Possible coal dust, lead and asbestos exposure.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC
- options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan
- The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam
- Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for the city
- The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER