Water Treatment Plant Operator II

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works with a crew as a leader in the operation of a water treatment plant; responsible for processing water to make it stable, potable and in compliance with regulatory standards. Ensures that chemical feeding and mixing mechanisms are operating correctly, collects and analyzes water samples and reads and logs data from SCADA. Performs minor repairs and/or maintenance on pumps and related equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• 12 months of actual hands-on experience in the specific operation and maintenance of Water Supply and Treatment or Wastewater Treatment equipment in one or more of the following area(s): daily plant operations, daily plant maintenance, plant laboratory work, sludge handling, military experience in potable water/wastewater treatment, troubleshooting plant operations, and/or industrial pre-treatment.
• Possess and maintain an Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification until an Ohio EPA Water Supply II certification is obtained.
• Obtain an interim Ohio EPA Laboratory Operational certification within 3 months of appointment.
• Pass the Ohio EPA Laboratory Operational certification survey within 12 months of appointment.
• Obtain an Ohio EPA Water Class II certification within 18 months of appointment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.
• Full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 123 (Wage) or below, pay grade 29 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position (for promotional applicants).
• Passing a job-related medical examination (for open competitive applicants).
• Providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity (for open competitive applicants).
• Passing a background investigation.
• Passing a drug screen.
• Remaining tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment (for new hires).

Responsibilities

• Processing water to make it stable, potable and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensuring that chemical feeding and mixing mechanisms are operating correctly.
• Collecting and analyzing water samples.
• Reading and logging data from SCADA.
• Performing minor repairs and/or maintenance on pumps and related equipment.

What This Job Offers

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