WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
WATER DISTRIBUTION & WASTEWATER COLLECTION DIVISION
BGEO Pay Grade 5: $21.86 - $27.93 per hour
BGEO Pay Grade 6: $22.96 - $29.31 - Must have Class II OEPA Certifications in both Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, constructing, and compliant operation of the City's Water Distribution System and the Wastewater Collection System. Makes pressurized taps on water mains; Lays water lines; Main line bores; Repairs water breaks; Maintain water service lines and water valves; Installs, flushes, repairs fire hydrants; Installs water meters; Locates water lines and water leaks; Repairs manholes and catch basins; Repairs, installs, maintains sewers and force mains; operates temporary pumps and generators; Checks and maintains lift stations; Operates jet truck, TV truck, back hoes and dump trucks; Insures proper trench shoring; Uses hand and power tools; Maintains vehicles and equipment; Repairs blacktop and concrete; Returns jobsite to original condition; Uses GIS Software and equipment; Performs other related duties as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent; Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement; Fork Lift certification; training and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Grade 5: must obtain a Class I OEPA Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection Certification within two (2) years of hire or reclassification, and must obtain the second OEPA Class I certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection within four (4) years of hire.
Pay Grade 6: Must have both a Class II OEPA certification in Water Distribution and in Wastewater Collection at the time of hire. A copy of the job description will be provided to applicants.
Qualified individuals must complete an application packet that is available either by visiting the Human Resources Department of the City of Bowling Green at 304 N. Church St, Bowling Green, OH 43402-2399 or by accessing it online at: https://www.bgohio.org/Jobs.aspx. Resumés may be included, but will not substitute for a completed application. Application materials must be returned to the Department of Human Resources by one of the following methods: email to humanresources@bgohio.org, fax to (419) 352-1262 or by US Mail or hand-delivery to the address above. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may reach the Department of Human Resources by phone at (419) 354-6200. Deadline for making application is 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2021. AA/EEO