Investigator-1- Wastewater

Compensation
$20.33 - $21.77
(Based on Experience)
Summary
We are looking for an Investigator who will perform scheduled sampling throughout the distribution and collection systems and in the wholesale customer areas. This position performs sampling in response to system events; to address and resolve customer complaints and water quality issues.
Job Responsibilities
Attend daily meetings. Run daily sampling routes
Perform applicable seasonal variable, bacteriological, chemical, and physical sampling and record results
Clean and maintain vehicles, sampling, and field monitoring equipment
Investigate and resolve customer complaints. Maintain records of work and submit written reports
Methods, materials, and equipment used in seasonal and system sampling requirements
Regulatory sampling requirements for distribution and collection systems
Policies for procurement and service contracts
Computerized Maintenance Management and Customer Complaint/Incident Tracking systems
Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) and geospatial depiction of sample sites, sample routes, and customer complaint/incident points
Familiarity with chemical terms and National Sanitation Foundation requirements for water treatment chemicals
Required Education and Experience
At the time of application, applicant must:
High School Diploma or GED
Michigan S4 or D license within three (3) years of Level 1 designation
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, dig, shovel, hit, push, pull and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night.
Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform in confined space, elevated and underground work.
Environmental Working Requirements
Work is performed at the plants or in a field environment. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed near open water, systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat producing and potentially explosive. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.
Other Requirements:
Valid Michigan Driver’s License
Ability to work irregular hours, commute to GLWA facilities and work sites.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.
Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.
GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.
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