Wastewater Treatment Operator

The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining technical devices, pumps, instruments, and treatment equipment to control the processes and monitor the plant to ensure discharge compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates and maintains Wastewater Treatment, sludge processing, and handling equipment.
• Collects samples and makes routine chemical analyses of wastewater at various points in the plant process.
• Performs routine plant rounds to inspect plant processes and equipment for proper operating condition.
• Reads and interprets charts, flow meters, and other gauges to determine operating efficiency of equipment.
• Adjusts operational processes for effective treatment to maintain or achieve discharge compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED, a valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record, and possess an OEPA Class I or higher Wastewater Certification or must be able to successfully complete a state sponsored wastewater examination within 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants should have good working knowledge of mathematics; excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills and have the ability to learn principles and practices used in Wastewater Treatment. This position will include physical labor, maintaining neat and accurate records and be available to work various shifts in a 24-hour operation including weekends and holidays. Qualified candidates should be able to multi task, problem solve and work with various teams. The applicant should be self-motivated and goal oriented.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

$18.25/hr. (with no OEPA Wastewater License)

$20.50 - $27.71 (with OEPA Wastewater License)

Additional Premium:

• Class I License: $1.50/hr.
• Class II License: $1.75/hr.
• Class III License: $2.25/hr.
• 2nd Shift Premium: $1.00/hr.
• 3rd Shift Premium: $1.50/hr.
• Saturday/Sunday Premium: $1.00/hr.

Fringe Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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