Classified Ad Title:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Post Date
11/12/2025
Expiration Date
12/5/2025
Details:
The City of Galion is hiring for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction, operates Wastewater Treatment Plant; performs other related duties as required.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification)
(1) Monitors treatment plant to ensure that plant and equipment continually operate in accordance with regulatory standards; observes meters, gauges and dials, and records readings; checks outside buildings to maintain heat; controls solids and sludge; regulates dissolved oxygen and production of methane gas from digester; regulates water flow, filliatron and treatment controls, mechanical chemical applicators, maintains filters; regulates chlorine flow; functionally supervises Operator Trainees in performance of their duties.
(2) Collects samples, including collection and/or industrial pre-treatment samples; performs laboratory analysis by running various tests to analyze content.
(3) Performs preventive maintenance of all equipment, motors, vehicles, pumps, compressors, etc.; repairs and replaces equipment as needed.
(4) Maintains records reflecting tests performed, adjustments made, readings, and other related data; prepares reports as required.
(5) Maintains office, buildings, and yard; cleans buildings, sweeps and mops floors; mows yard and performs general clean up.
(6) Maintains personal and professional competence and awareness; maintains required licenses and/or certifications; attends professional education and training sessions, seminars and workshops; performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Necessary to perform duties) (*Indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: treatment plant operating procedures; safety practices and procedures; supervision; maintenance procedures; lab procedures; chemistry; computers.*
Skill in: mechanics; equipment operation; including laboratory equipment; plant operation.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: (course work, training, work experience, or equivalent combination)
Completion of secondary education and experience, which indicates an advanced knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Plant operating procedures.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of at least a Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license, and a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License. Must obtain at least a Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s license within six (6) years from date of hire or date of promotion.
Comments:
This is a classified position and requires an application. Applications are available at www.galion.city and must be submitted in person at 301 Harding Way E., Galion, by Friday, December 5, 2025, at noon. Additional details for application are available on the City's website.
This is an AFSCME bargaining unit position and is a Monday-Friday, first shift schedule.
Employer:
City of Galion
Contact:
Matt Echelberry
Address:
301 Harding Way E.
Work Phone:
4194681857
Email:
mattechelberry@galion.city
Website:
www.galion.city