Water Reclamation Plant Operator I

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Reclamation Plant Operator I responsibilities involves working as part of a team to operate, monitor, service, and clean a wide range of specialized equipment in a large, complex Water Reclamation Facility. Operators are responsible for all stages of wastewater treatment, including primary, secondary, advanced, tertiary, disinfection and cogeneration processes. The role includes operating and monitoring plant equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, chemical feed systems, digesters and cogeneration units. Operators conduct routine sampling, testing, and data collection to monitor water quality and process conditions, and they take corrective actions when necessary. They perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities, while more complex repairs are handled by specialized maintenance personnel. Additional duties include assisting with the training of new staff, following assignments from supervisors or Water Reclamation Plant Operator II(s), and ensuring compliance with operational procedures. When not performing shift operations, the operator may carry out basic grounds maintenance such as mowing and snow removal. Accurate recordkeeping of plant operations, equipment status, and maintenance activities is also a key part of the job. Work is performed independently or in collaboration with other team members, with the goal of ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of the Water Reclamation Facility.

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
One year of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment; OR Successful completion of the Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO) Basic Wastewater Operator's course (certificate must be presented at time of appointment).
Possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.
Incumbents hired without a Class B license will be required within 150 days of appointment, to obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio.
Pass a job-related medical examination.
Provide documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
Pass a drug screen.
Pass a nicotine screening.
Remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment (does not apply to current City employees).

Nice To Haves

A valid Ohio Class B commercial driver's license is preferred at time of appointment.
Out of state residents must have a valid license from their issuing state at time of appointment and maintain said license as a condition of continued employment until an Ohio license can be obtained.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, service, and clean specialized equipment in a Water Reclamation Facility.
Manage all stages of wastewater treatment, including primary, secondary, advanced, tertiary, disinfection, and cogeneration processes.
Operate and monitor plant equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, chemical feed systems, digesters, and cogeneration units.
Conduct routine sampling, testing, and data collection to monitor water quality and process conditions.
Take corrective actions when necessary to maintain water quality and process conditions.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities.
Assist with the training of new staff.
Follow assignments from supervisors or Water Reclamation Plant Operator II(s).
Ensure compliance with operational procedures.
Carry out basic grounds maintenance such as mowing and snow removal when not performing shift operations.
Maintain accurate records of plant operations, equipment status, and maintenance activities.
Ensure the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of the Water Reclamation Facility.