Kiln Operator II

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position acts as the lead person responsible for the total operation of a lime kiln and directly supervises the work of the Kiln Operator I on an assigned shift. The incumbent must exercise considerable independent judgment to satisfactorily oversee the operation of the lime kiln and be alert to prevent malfunctioning of equipment through repair work or the use of auxiliary power units. The role ensures efficient operation of all equipment, makes necessary routine adjustments or repairs, monitors various pieces of equipment throughout the plant, and collects data relative to lime and carbon dioxide production.

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Must meet one of the following: 1. Two years of hands-on experience and knowledge gained from working in the operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pumping Facility or Food Processing Facility. Experience with components of rotary kilns preferred; OR 2. Six months of experience as a Kiln Operator I AND a valid Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification.
Must possess a valid driver's license, at time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Must not be colorblind.
Must obtain a valid Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification within 24 months of appointment/promotion and maintain as a term and condition of continued employment.
Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening.
Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with components of rotary kilns preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as the lead person responsible for the total operation of a lime kiln.
Directly supervises the work of the Kiln Operator I on an assigned shift.
Exercises considerable independent judgment to satisfactorily oversee the operation of the lime kiln.
Is alert to prevent malfunctioning of equipment either through repair work or use of auxiliary power units.
Ensures efficient operation of all equipment.
Makes necessary routine adjustments or repairs.
Monitors various pieces of equipment throughout the plant.
Collects data relative to lime and carbon dioxide production.