What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Operator I position at City of Dayton?
Examination Date
Week of April 21, 2025
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Assists in the operation of a municipal water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Responsible for the operation and care of chemical feed equipment used in the process of softening municipal water, and assists in the maintenance of equipment and care of grounds. Logs various meter or gauge readings and assists supervisors in collecting and analyzing water samples.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have experience working with water sampling protocols and water pump operations AND meet one of the following:
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements
Must obtain certification of all related lab equipment within 6 months of appointment. Must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Supply I license within 24 months of appointment.
Promotional Qualifications
Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 115 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
Week of April 21, 2025
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
- Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Assists in the operation of a municipal water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Responsible for the operation and care of chemical feed equipment used in the process of softening municipal water, and assists in the maintenance of equipment and care of grounds. Logs various meter or gauge readings and assists supervisors in collecting and analyzing water samples.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have experience working with water sampling protocols and water pump operations AND meet one of the following:
- Six months of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment; OR
- Successful completion of an Operator's Training Committee of Ohio (O.T.C.O.) course.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements
Must obtain certification of all related lab equipment within 6 months of appointment. Must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Supply I license within 24 months of appointment.
Promotional Qualifications
Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 115 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
