Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
About the role
This full-time, hourly union position is responsible for oversight of the operation of the City’s wastewater plant, ensuring effluent quality and proper and efficient plant operation.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring plant operations and treatment equipment
- Performing laboratory tests and collecting samples
- Adjusting valves, gates, and other equipment
- Removing and hauling biosolids
- Performing maintenance and custodial duties
- Operating trucks and other equipment
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Communicating operational changes and problems to other shift operators
- Attending required training
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; valid Ohio Driver’s license; three to five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the required skill sets.
Qualifications
State of Ohio Class I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Certification is preferred. Candidates without current OEPA Certification will be considered if they can obtain a Class I OEPA Wastewater Treatment Certification within two years of hire. For Pay Grade 7, a Class A CDL is also required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- City-paid life insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave policies
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) membership
- Certification pay
- Shift and weekend differential
Pay
BGEO Pay Grade 5: $26.72 - $34.12 per hour (requires OEPA Class I Certification)
BGEO Pay Grade 6: $28.06 - $35.81 per hour (requires OEPA Class II Certification)
BGEO Pay Grade 7: $29.44 - $37.60 per hour (requires OEPA Class III Certification & Class A CDL)
Schedule
Full-time, hourly union position. Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. Work performed both indoors and outdoors.