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Team Leader-Conveyance

Company:
Great Lakes Water Authority
Location:
Detroit, MI, 48214
Posted:
September 18, 2025
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Description:

Compensation

$42.07 - $58.50

(Based on Experience)

Summary

We are looking for a Team Leader at our CSO Facilities. This role is primarily responsible for supervising, coordinating, planning, guiding, directing, organizing crews, and training staff work assignments in the Wastewater Operations Conveyance Group or functional unit. Manage work on projects while assigning and prioritizing tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate and plan the work assignments (i.e. manage projects, organize crews)

Manage annual organization budget items as assigned

Responsible for record keeping and preparing necessary reports that includes logs and computer files.

Attend meetings

Maintain Standard Operating Procedures

Prepare performance evaluations of assigned team

Supervise all staff within facility or functional unit

Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments.

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, employee development, and employee training and discipline

Project management principles and practices

Operating procedures

Safe work practices

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicants must:

Associate degree in related operational or functional field, such as Applied Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field, from an accredited college or university; or a combination of related work experience and education may substitute for associate degree

A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the utility industry or plant setting

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

License or Certification in related operational or functional field

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 accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, 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, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, and 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 scaffolding, confined spaces, and elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical, and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use their hands to handle, feel, or operate the equipment.

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed at the plants. 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, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. 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 Driver's License

Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites, and respond to after hour emergencies and on-call responses.

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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