Classified Ad Title:
Water Plant Operator II
Post Date
7/6/2017
Expiration Date
7/21/2017
Details:
Position is responsible for overseeing the operations of a water processing and/or pumping facility on an assigned shift; performs related duties as required. The OEPA considers these positions management of a class IV plant for the purposes of obtaining a Class IV Water License. These Water Plant Operator II’s will be at our Dublin Road Water Plant and our Hap Cremean Water Plant and will be assigned to one of the following shifts: Sunday – Thursday 11:25PM to 7:25AM; Friday through Tuesday 11PM to 7AM; and a swing shift which encompasses Tuesday & Wednesday 3:25PM to 11:25, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:25PM – 7:25AM. One must have possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class II or higher, a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a valid EPA State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate with full laboratory approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility by the completion of the probationary period (365 days). ). If you are hired as a Water Plant Operator II and have a class III you will have $.50/hour added to the base wage and if you have a class IV you will have $1.50/hour added to the base wage. . Excellent benefit package. Salary $45,926.40 - $68, 848. Pre-employment drug screen and background investigation required, if selected. EOE
Qualifications:
One must have possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class II or higher, a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a valid EPA State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate with full laboratory approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility by the completion of the probationary period (365 days).
Comments:
Columbus provides quality safe drinking water to over 1.2 million customers throughout central Ohio and is one of the largest public water systems in the state. It has recently spent $500 million upgrading and expanding its water plants and will be spending an additional $250 million over the next five years. The Dublin Road Water Plant (80 MGD) and Hap Cremean Water Plant (125 MGD) are large Class IV surface water plants employing conventional two stage lime softening. Both plants have undergone major improvements and have added ozone/biologically active filtration. The DRWP is also adding ion exchange for nitrate removal (one of the largest facilities in the country). In addition, both plants will be adding standby power and UV disinfection within the next few years. Come be a part of cutting edge water treatment.
Employer:
City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities
Contact:
Krista McGee
Address:
910 Dublin Road
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Work Phone:
614-645-5883
Fax:
614-645-0500
Website:
www.csc.columbus.gov
