Kiln Operator II

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

13d

About The 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. Must exercise considerable independent judgment to satisfactorily oversee the operation of the lime kiln, and be alert to prevent malfunctioning of equipment either through repair work or use of auxiliary power units. Incumbent 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: 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 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.
• Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 118 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
• A background investigation is required prior to employment. 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.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen.
• 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
• Oversee the operation of the lime kiln
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED