Classified Ad Title:
Water Pollution Control Plant Operator II

Post Date
11/26/2024

Expiration Date
2/26/2025

Details:
This is technical and supervisory work in the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control plant. Work involves responsibility for the operation, monitoring, sampling, and control of the water pollution control plant and associated equipment on an assigned shift. Work includes responsibility for the adjustment of treatment processes to ensure conformance with applicable water quality standards, maintenance of equipment, facilities, and adjacent grounds, and preparation of operating records and reports. Employees of this class may be required to work rotating or non-standard shifts. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of a technical superior who reviews work through conferences and reports for results obtained.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tours the plant and monitors the operation of plant equipment; adjusts plant operation based on flow and laboratory requirements; maintains operating logs and records.
- Performs minor repair and preventive maintenance on plant equipment; backwashes filters; performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance work.
- Collects wastewater and effluent samples; performs water quality and process control tests including tests for dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, and pH, etc; records test results.
- Assists in the training and general supervision of lower-level treatment plant employees.
- Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of:
- The principles, practices, and methods related to the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
- The functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery common to wastewater treatment plants.
- Water sampling and testing techniques.

Skill and Ability to:
- Operate a variety of plant pumping, treatment, and control equipment.
- Read meters and charts accurately and to maintain required records.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
- Assign and supervise the work of others.



Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in wastewater treatment plant operation preferred
- Candidates for appointment to this class must possess a Class II Wastewater Works Certificate issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency at the time of appointment and maintain said licensure thereafter.
- Must obtain a valid commercial driver's license within one year of appointment and maintain thereafter.




Comments:
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Direct Deposit Program
- Employee Assistance Program (full-time employees only)
- Worker's Compensation Insurance
- $25,000 Term Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Family Medical Leave, Bereavement/Funeral Leave, Jury Duty Compensation, Military Leave
- Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time
- Prior credit for service with State of Ohio Public Employers
- Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS)

TO APPLY:
Attach your application and resume/cover letter (if applicable) and send via one of the following:

Email - employment@painesville.com with the job title as the Subject Line
Fax - 440-639-4831
Mail - City of Painesville, HR Department, P.O. Box 601, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
In Person - Drop off at City Hall Security Desk, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)



Employer:
City of Painesville
Contact:
Human Resources

Address:
PO Box 601
Painesville OH 44077-0601


Work Phone:
440-392-5798

Fax:
440-639-4831

Email:
employment@painesville.com

Website:
www.painesville.com