Wastewater Treatment Operator

Lake County Department of Utilities • Painesville, OH

414d • $37,960 - $57,637

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of technical devices, pumps, instruments, and treatment equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. This role ensures compliance with discharge regulations through effective monitoring and adjustment of treatment processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record.
• OEPA Class I or higher Wastewater Certification or ability to complete a state-sponsored wastewater examination within 18 months of employment.
• Good working knowledge of mathematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn principles and practices used in wastewater treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
• Experience working with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment, instruments, pumps, valves, etc. associated with various treatment processes including Preliminary, Primary, Intermediate, Secondary, Post Treatment, Chemical Treatment, Anaerobic Digestion, and Biosolids Treatment/Dewatering.
• Performs general housekeeping duties for process equipment, buildings, tanks, and channels.
• Conducts routine plant rounds to inspect processes and equipment, reporting deficiencies to supervisors or senior operators.
• Takes readings of pressures, levels, volumes, flows, and weights to monitor operational efficiency and records the data, reporting any abnormalities.
• Collects samples and operates automatic sampling equipment for wastewater analysis and NPDES permit sampling and reporting requirements.
• Adjusts operational processes to maintain or achieve discharge compliance.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED