Classified Ad Title:
Service Technician 2 - Wastewater

Post Date
3/20/2025

Expiration Date
6/20/2025

Details:
Service Technician II-Wastewater
Description : Department: Public Service-Wastewater
Reports to: Wastewater Supervisor
Status: Classified/Non-Exempt/Full-Time/Union Eligible
Base Wage: 2025 full union rate of $26.13/hr. New hires will be paid the probationary rate of 95% of the union rate ($24.82/hr.) for the first 12-months of employment.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
A Service Technician II (Tech II)-Wastewater is an entry-level position, responsible for ensuring that safe, clean water is discharged into the environment after treatment within the city’s wastewater facility. This includes the basic maintenance of city wastewater treatment plants and lift stations and the collection of water samples to verify water meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, reporting all safety concerns immediately to supervision.
• Operate city-owned vehicles and equipment, make minor maintenance repairs, and report major malfunctions to the mechanic.
• Work in cooperation with the Water Department by inspecting water lines, making minor repairs, flushing hydrants.
• Maintain accurate inventory of city owned equipment, tools and operating supplies, report depletion of materials to appropriate personnel.
• Perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on work areas, machinery, vehicles and equipment; report any malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain and update daily work duty log as well as other written reports as directed.
• Communicate effectively and cooperate with all employees, contractors, and citizens.
• Required to be on call in the event of an emergency.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience of operating light and heavy equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Equipment experience to be verified during interview process.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment, plant maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Broad knowledge of machinery, vehicle and equipment operations.
• General knowledge of mechanics and technology.
• Responsible for the proper care and use of all tools and mechanical equipment.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.
• Mechanically inclined, safety conscious.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Physically able to safely and successfully perform manual tasks for extended periods of time.
CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school or general equivalency diploma required.
• PLEASE NOTE: As a condition of continued employment, the following requirements must be obtained within twelve (12 months) or hire. Failure to meet these requirements within this timeframe may result in the termination of employment.
o A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with tanker endorsement is preferred at the time of hire or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. Failure to meet this requirement within 12 months of hire may result in the termination of employment.
o A State of Ohio Class 1 Wastewater certification is preferred at the time of hire or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, workspace restrictions, intense noises, vehicle traffic, and other environmental dangers.
• The employee must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat and cold; heavy rain, snow, and ice; heavy winds.
• Employee must wear/use PPE as required.
Contact :
TO APPLY:
Please forward your employment application and resume to hr@auroraoh.com.

Employment Application

Nothing in this job description prevents the City of Aurora from modifying the duties of this position at its discretion.

Candidates must be able to satisfactorily pass all applicable pre-employment checks, including a criminal background screen and drug test.

The City of Aurora provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Personnel Department at 330-562-6390, or hr@auroraoh.com

The City of Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status in employment or provision of services.
Deadline for Applying : Open until filled



Qualifications:
Wastewater 1 at time of hire, or within 1 year of employment.


Employer:
City of Aurora Service Department
Contact:
Chris Toflinski

Address:
1230 West Garfield Road

Work Phone:
4405398273

Email:
toflinskic@auroraoh.com

Website:
https://www.auroraoh.com/job_detail_T45_R84.php