Operator I - Water Pollution Control Plant
The City of Painesville // Painesville, Ohio
The City of Painesville seeks applicants for an Operator I - Water Pollution Control Plant. This is entry-level technical work in the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control plant.
Work involves responsibility for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control plant and associated equipment. Employees of this class participate in plant operation and maintenance activities as part of an on-the-job training program designed to enable incumbents to achieve licensure as a Water Pollution Control Plant operator. Initially, work is closely supervised, but as experience is gained, employees are expected to perform normal assignments independently. Work is performed under the technical supervision of a licensed operator who reviews work through observation for results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises the work of subordinate operators and employees on each shift in the operation of boilers, generators, pumps, motors, compressors, water softening, and other plant equipment.
Monitors control board and regulates manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment.
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication, takes corrective action, where necessary, to ensure plant safety.
Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators’ logbook.
Answers telephones to receive complaints or notification of trouble.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Some experience in work related to the area of assignment. A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.
License or Certification Required:
Employees of this class must obtain a Class I Wastewater Works certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency within three years following employment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within one year of appointment.
Physical Demands: Lift and carry 100 pounds occasionally; ability to climb in and out of manholes; up and down ladders; ability to climb stairs frequently and walk up to 8 hours a shift or more; ability to work in cold and hot weather, and high humidity; ability to hear, see, read, write, understand and speak clearly; ability to work in areas of possible high noise; ability to bend, reach, push/pull, walk, sit, stand and stoop.
Scheduling Demands and Constraints: Ability to work a weekly rotating swing shift; ability to work shift changes on short notice; and ability to work overtime.
Desirable Training and Experience:
Knowledge of:
The basic principles, practices, and methods of wastewater treatment.
The functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery common to water pollution control plants.
Water sampling and testing techniques.
Skill and Ability to:
Learn the operation of plant pumping, treatment, and control equipment.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Benefits:
The City of Painesville offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance (full-time employees only)
Employee Wellness Program
Direct Deposit Program
Employee Assistance Program (full-time employees only)
Worker's Compensation Insurance
$25,000 Term Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
Family Medical Leave, Bereavement/Funeral Leave, Jury Duty Compensation, Military Leave
Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time
Prior credit for service with State of Ohio Public Employers
Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Pension Plans
Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS)
Ohio Police & Fire (OP&F)
More Information:
Attach your application and resume/cover letter (if applicable) and send via one of the following:
Email - employment@painesville.com with the job title as the Subject Line
Fax - 440-639-4831Mail - City of Painesville, HR Department, P.O. Box 601, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
In Person - Drop off at City Hall Security Desk, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
