Kiln Operator II

Examination date: Week of September 14, 2026. Certified candidates will receive an email with specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead person responsible for the total operation of a lime kiln and directly supervise the work of the Kiln Operator I on an assigned shift.
• Exercise considerable independent judgment to oversee the operation of the lime kiln and prevent equipment malfunction through repair work or use of auxiliary power units.
• Ensure efficient operation of all equipment, make routine adjustments or repairs, monitor various pieces of equipment throughout the plant, and collect data on lime and carbon dioxide production.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• Must meet one of the following experience criteria:
  • Two years of hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pumping Facility, or Food Processing Facility (experience with rotary kilns preferred).
  • Six months of experience as a Kiln Operator I and a valid Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment.
• Must not be colorblind.
• Must obtain a valid Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification within 24 months of appointment and maintain it as a condition of continued employment.

Promotional Qualifications

• Must be a full-time or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 118 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent.
• Must have been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position.
• Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

• Final appointment is contingent upon passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
• Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Additional Information

• Examination dates and times are subject to change.
• Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination.
• Applicants on the Promotional eligible list will be considered for appointment before those on the Open Competitive list.
• Applicants must provide all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement for their application to be considered.

Background Check

• A background investigation is required prior to employment, including for current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

• Final appointment is contingent upon passing a drug screen.
• Applicants offered employment must pass a nicotine screening and remain tobacco and nicotine-free as a condition of continued employment (policy does not apply to current City employees).