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Lansing Board of Water & Light Mechanic A in Lansing, Michigan
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a *Mechanic A *in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
Position Summary:
Installs and repairs water service and mains, including such tasks as making taps, setting meters, locating lines, and completing field records.
Essential Functions:
- Performs all tasks required to install water services such as: making large and small taps, perform hydro- stops, operating bore machine, installing copper tubing, ...
- Performs all tasks required to repair water services including copper flaring, installing sweat fittings, requiring the use of oxyacetylene torch.
- Completes all necessary field records such as service orders, shop orders, field cards and fills in for Crew Leader on as-needed basis.
- Assists in water main installation and repair to include restoration work.
- Job tasks require operation of various tools such as jackhammer, rock drill, oxyacetylene torch, cutoff saws and more.
- Operates various vehicles such as crew truck, van, and pickup truck.
- Required to follow BWL safety manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Shall attend all training for safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA
- Must be available for calls after hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned or necessitated by job responsibilities.
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.
About LBWL:
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.
The Location:
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.