Maintenance & Relief Operator

About the role

The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is a division within the Utilities Department of the Public Works Group. The Maintenance & Relief Operator is primarily responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of WTP equipment, buildings, treatment systems, and associated remote facilities. The position performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment servicing, and maintenance documentation necessary to support safe, reliable, and continuous plant operation. The position also serves as a relief Shift Operator and is required to cover 12-hour operating shifts on an as-needed basis at the direction of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. When assigned as the relief Shift Operator, the employee assumes responsibility for plant operation, laboratory testing, SCADA monitoring, treatment adjustments, regulatory and operational recordkeeping, and other Shift Operator duties necessary to produce adequate quantities of clean, safe potable drinking water for the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of WTP equipment, buildings, treatment systems, and remote facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment servicing.
• Maintain maintenance documentation to support safe, reliable, and continuous plant operation.
• Serve as relief Shift Operator, covering 12‑hour shifts as needed.
• Assume plant operation duties including laboratory testing, SCADA monitoring, treatment adjustments, and regulatory/operational recordkeeping.
• Ensure production of adequate quantities of clean, safe potable drinking water.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience in water treatment, industrial maintenance, utilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repair, or a closely related field is preferred.
• General working knowledge of mathematics and chemistry and/or supplemental coursework in conventional surface‑water treatment is preferred.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Operator Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required laboratory certification and complete required continuing education associated with assigned operator duties.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record maintained throughout employment.
• Maintain residency as required by the City.