Water/Wastewater Operator

Hiring based on experience, Operator in Training, Operator I, or Operator II. Full details on our employment page at https://sanduskycountyoh.gov/index.php?page=links

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary education with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office. Preferred related work experience in wastewater and water operations.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio vehicle operator's license with an acceptable driving record. Must possess either the Ohio EPA Class 1 Wastewater Treatment License or Ohio EPA Class 1 Water Supply License. Must possess both Ohio EPA Class 1 Wastewater Treatment License and Ohio EPA Class 1 Water Supply License within 3 years from date of accepting position. Once the licensure requirement is met, the employee will be promoted into the Operator II Position Description.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Occasional - Abusive and/or irate customers; Attends functions or performs duties outside normal working hours; and Exposure to confined spaces, construction hazards, dust and/or fumes, hazardous driving conditions, heavy equipment, hot and cold temperatures, life threatening situations, loud noise, potentially vicious animals, severe weather, and traffic. Periodic - Exposure to electrical hazards, and irritating and/or hazardous chemicals. Constant - Required to be on call and Travel to work sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 40% Operates, maintains, and repairs of the wastewater and water systems as applicable; Performs laboratory analysis of water and wastewater samples as required by the Ohio EPA Permits; Maintains lab along with preparation of chemicals required for testing; Oversees preparation of and forwarding of required Ohio EPA reports as required; Evaluates data for permit compliance and recommends changes in procedures; Ensures, directs and coordinates the operation of the wastewater and/or water treatment plants; Receives and responds to calls for emergency assistance at all times and often in hazardous weather conditions; Directs implementation of emergency plans, identifies maintenance needs and recommends field projects; Performs emergency operation, maintenance and repairs of facilities to ensure operational status; Installs and repairs water meters, remotes, shutoffs, etc.; Records and adjusts chemical feed for water system based on daily testing and monitoring; Collects samples and performs chemical analysis of samples (including all tests required); Oversees maintenance of records and the preparation of required submitted Ohio EPA Reports; Operates and maintains the data acquisition systems (main and remote terminals); Checks pump cycles at stations along with calculating pumping rates; Coordinates special programs (i.e. cross connection control, backflow prevention, leak audits, etc.); Provides technical assistance to other sewer and water systems; and Performs field and OUPS locates. 30% Performs maintenance work orders (station checks, amp readings, etc.) and work assignments as assigned by supervisor; Checks control systems (air bubblers, transducers, floats, etc.) for wastewater and water systems; Checks and replaces operational components (belts, seals, filters, etc.) for wastewater and water systems; Pulls and replaces equipment (pumps, motors, compressors, etc.) as needed; Delivers and picks up pumps, motors, etc. for repairs; Cleans components (filters, coils, weirs, pits, diffusers, nozzles, injectors, etc.) as needed; Cleans, scrapes and paints equipment and facilities; Observes alarm lights, meters, gauges to monitor operation of the facilities; Makes adjustments to ensure efficient and proper operation (i.e. pumps, chemicals, valves, etc.); Determines needs and identifies recommendations for repair and/or maintenance; Measures sludge in tanks and arranges for removal and disposal of sludge via hauling services; Shovels, hauls and dumps sludge from the wastewater system; Maintains access and driveways (placing stone, plowing snow, spraying weeds, etc.) to the facilities; Maintains grounds (mowing lawn, trimming, landscaping, spraying weeds, housekeeping, etc.) of the facilities; Washes, waxes and maintains department vehicles and performs general maintenance; Unloads equipment, materials, chemicals, etc. from delivery trucks; Performs water meter reading duties (records readings, final readings, report meters inaccessible for reading, etc.); Locates water service valves along with turning water service on and off as directed; Determines consistency of meter readings and reports inconsistencies to customer and supervisor; and Investigates high and low meter reads along with any other customer related service inquiries and inconsistencies. 20% Formulates, reviews and interprets handbooks, plans, Rules and Regulations, goals and objectives, etc.; Maintains files (billing, invoices, receipts, reports, permits, improvements, etc.) as applicable; Assists in the safety programs in the Safety Manual along with training; Ensures safety standards, programs, procedures and policies are followed; and Ensures standard safety procedures are followed when entering sewers and other confined spaces. 10% Answers questions and provides general information to the public; Investigates customer inquiries and attempts to resolve complaints; Prepares correspondence and maintains records for filing; Maintains record of work completed; Data entry and prepares reports; Purchases parts, equipment, supplies, and materials; Provides field inspection and/or representation for the office; Attends meetings and seminars as necessary; Assists in completion of special projects or assignments; Prepares and plans for emergency conditions; Notifies supervisor of emergency situations; and Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.51 - $25.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26