Classified Ad Title:
Water Plant Operator
Post Date
6/5/2025
Expiration Date
6/12/2025
Details:
-Performs laboratory analysis to assure proper treatment of water.
-Inspects facility to ensure desired water quality is achieved and maintained.
-Monitors and inspects the WTP on a scheduled basis to ensure proper operation of plant, e.g., read charts, gauges and maintains logs of readings. Starts and stops pumps, motors and other equipment.
-Make necessary adjustments to the chemical feed systems based on lab analyses to achieve proper treatment of water.
-Utilize computers for SCADA monitoring, data input, work order tracking, and other uses of technology. Complete daily reports including records of laboratory test and filter rates.
-Ensure proper levels of above ground storage tanks and plant clearwells.
-Collect water samples (routine or emergency) for water quality analyses and microbiological testing, e.g., depressurizations, new lines, etc.
-Assist with preventative and service maintenance of equipment and facility while following basic mechanical and electrical maintenance procedures, e.g., inspect and wash rapid sand filters, hose basins, makes minor repairs to pumps; cleans and paints equipment and facility; utilizes hand tools; plows snow, etc.
-Performs custodial work, sweeps and mops floors, unloads chemicals, paints, mows and trims grass and weeds, etc.
-Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
-High school diploma or GED equivalent; combination of training and work experience, which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform the necessary tasks and duties.
-Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
-Must obtain Class 1 OEPA Certified Water Supply License within two (2) years of hire.
Comments:
At this time upload the credentials listed on your application and resume e.g. valid Driver License, High School Diploma, GED, College Degree, DD214, Certifications, etc. under attachments. Credit for military service will be given once proof of satisfactory service is received at the time of application therefore you will need to upload your DD214 for review.
Credit will not be given if provided after the Civil Service examination.
Employer:
City of Newark
Contact:
City of Newark
Work Phone:
740-670-7965
Email:
swagner@newarkohio.net
Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newarkohio