Wastewater Treatment Operator

Lake County Department of Utilities • Mentor, OH

2d • $18 - $28

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment, instruments, pumps, valves, etc. associated with Preliminary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, Post Treatment, Chemical Treatment, Anaerobic Digestion and Biosolids Treatment/Dewatering.
• General housekeeping, including process equipment, buildings, tanks and channels.
• Performs routine plant rounds to inspect plant processes and equipment for proper operating condition. Immediately reports any deficiency to supervisor or senior operator.
• Takes readings of pressures, levels, volumes, flows, and weights to monitor operation efficiency and records the data. Immediately reports any abnormal data.
• Collects samples and operates automatic sampling equipment for the purpose of wastewater analysis and NPDES permit sampling and reporting requirements.
• Adjusts operational processes for effective treatment to maintain or achieve discharge compliance.

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, Public Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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