Water Plant Operator
$42,432–$48,797 year
On-siteWashington Court House, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and operate the water treatment processes using the plant SCADA system, process control switches, digital readouts, gauges, and other instrumentation. Interpret operational data to adjust valve positions, chemical dosages, filtration rates, and pumping rates while visually inspecting pumps, motors, valves, and flow meters. Backwash filters, observe wash water characteristics, and drive to various locations to assist in chemical delivery and equipment inspections. Keep shift logs, operate stand-by generators during power outages, and perform snow and ice removal from plant walkways. Requires a Class I Water Supply Professional Operators Certificate, valid Ohio driver's license, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Work in inclement weather and independently make educated decisions based on collected data to ensure consistent plant operation.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED equivalent
- Class I Water Supply Professional Operators Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or must obtain within two years of employment
- Valid State of Ohio driver's license and have the ability to be insured
- Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs
- Ability to work in inclement weather
- Ability to work alone and make educated decisions based off of data collected to ensure consistent operation of the plant
Desired Qualifications
- Additional trade specific courses
- Class III water supply professional operators license issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Three years in operation of water treatment processes, ideally surface water, lime softening systems
- Knowledge of the equipment, operations, practices, and safety precautions relevant to the treatment and pumping of potable water
- Knowledge of the servicing and maintenance of water treatment plant equipment
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