Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Bowling Green, Ohio
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
(Pay Grade 5 -: $21.43 - $27.38 per hour) (With a Class III OEPA Certification: Grade 6: $22.51 - $28.74)
Hourly position responsible for oversight of the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring effluent quality and proper/efficient plant operation. Oversees plant operations; checks equipment; performs lab tests; monitors plant via computer and plant walk-through rounds; performs maintenance duties; operates trucks and other equipment; removes Biosolids (hauls sludge); collects samples; attends training; prepares /maintains documentation; performs custodial tasks and other related duties as assigned. Works both indoors & outdoors; works alone; irregular work schedules; must be available to work shift work, weekends, and holidays.
High school diploma or equivalent; Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) Wastewater Treatment Certifications preferred; valid Class "A" CDL required or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire; must obtain a Class I OEPA Wastewater Treatment Certification within 2 years of hire; 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.