Classified Ad Title:
Water Pollution Control Plant Operator II
Post Date
8/22/2025
Expiration Date
9/22/2025
Details:
Position Objectives:
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.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Experience in wastewater treatment plant operation.
A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.
License or Certification Required: 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.
Physical Demands: Lift and carry 100 pounds occasionally; ability to climb in and out of manholes; up and down ladders; ability to climb stairs frequently and walk up to 8 hours a shift or more; ability to work in cold and hot weather, and high humidity; ability to hear, see, read, write, understand and speak clearly; ability to work in areas of possible high noise; ability to bend, reach, push/pull, walk, sit, stand and stoop.
Scheduling Demands and Constraints: Ability to work a weekly rotating swing shift; ability to work shift changes on short notice; and ability to work overtime.
Desirable Training and Experience:
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
Comments:
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Employer:
City of Painesville
Contact:
Shaila Cullum
Work Phone:
440-392-5798
Email:
employment@painesville.com
Website:
www.painesville.com/employment