Wastewater Plant Operator/Operator in training

The City of Zanesville•Zanesville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Service Office for the City of Zanesville is now accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Plant Operator in the Wastewater Treatment Division. This position is open to qualified applicants who possess a State of Ohio Wastewater Plant Operator's License or the possibility of obtaining a State of Ohio Wastewater Plant Operator's License. Position is eligible for a $2080 annual bonus for a Class II Wastewater Certification and a $4680 annual bonus for a Class III Wastewater Certification. A minimum of a State of Ohio Class I Wastewater Plant Operator's License is required for this position and must be obtained as part of employment. Applicant must also be insurable under the City's insurance policy.

Requirements

High school degree, GED or equivalent
Possession of State of Ohio Class I Operator in Wastewater Treatment Certification or the ability to obtain a Class 1 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment within 24 months of hire.
Demonstrable knowledge of wastewater treatment safety standards and practices.
Willingness to work the floater shift.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
State motor vehicle operator's license.
Knowledge of wastewater plant operations
Knowledge of methods used to treat raw sewage
Knowledge of EPA and local laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment
Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions
Knowledge of basic chemistry and basic mathematics
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time
Ability to perform indoor and/or outdoor work under varying and possibly adverse weather and working conditions
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, general public and others
Ability to work with and around chemicals, wastewater and other adverse conditions
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to maintain and promote good public relations as city representative
Ability to maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter
Ability to work independently
Skill in operation of wastewater plant operating equipment
Skill in conducting laboratory tests
Skill in maintaining plant operating records
Skill in reading and interpreting gauges and other data, and determining adjustments to plant operating processes
Skill in operating electrical control panels and sensors
Skill in applying safety standards to practical work situations to identify safety problems

Nice To Haves

State of Ohio Wastewater Plant Operator's License

Responsibilities

Operates and makes adjustments to plant operating processes.
Monitors and maintains pumps, valves, telescopic valves, gas detection units, bar screens and conveyors, methane gas collection equipment, heat exchangers and other wastewater treatment plant equipment.
Processes sludge and dehydrates to make ready for land application.
Monitors all processes and reports operating problems.
Collects plant samples and runs analytical tests.
Checks and records pH, DO, CL2 and interprets data for adjusting plant operating processes.
Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of all buildings and grounds.
Oils, greases and performs other routine maintenance to wastewater treatment equipment.
Confers with the general public regarding sewer system problems and needed services, and dispatches request for work crews.
Checks wastewater plant on a daily basis by visual observation and reports findings to supervisors.
Records plant readings and digester temperatures.
Completes concentrated sludge record and chart, analytical records, maintenance logs and waste haulers records.
Completes daily operator's log on an hourly basis during assigned shift.