Water Treatment Plant Operator I

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Assists in the operation of a municipal water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Responsible for the operation and care of chemical feed equipment used in the process of softening municipal water, and assists in the maintenance of equipment and care of grounds. Logs various meter or gauge readings and assists supervisors in collecting and analyzing water samples.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• Must have experience working with water sampling protocols and water pump operations AND meet one of the following: Six months of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment; OR Successful completion of an Operator's Training Committee of Ohio (O.T.C.O.) course.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
• Must obtain certification of all related lab equipment within 6 months of appointment.
• Must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Supply I license w ithin 24 months of appointment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operation of a municipal water treatment plant on an assigned shift.
• Responsible for the operation and care of chemical feed equipment used in the process of softening municipal water
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and care of grounds.
• Logs various meter or gauge readings
• Assists supervisors in collecting and analyzing water samples.

What This Job Offers

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