Water Treatment Plant Operator II

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

7h • 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.
• Must possess and maintain an Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification until an Ohio EPA Water Supply II certification is obtained.
• Must obtain an interim Ohio EPA Laboratory Operational certification within 3 months of appointment.
• Must pass the Ohio EPA Laboratory Operational certification survey within 12 months of appointment.
• Must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Class II certification within 18 months of appointment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.
• Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
• All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening.

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