Wastewater Plant Operator​/Operator in Training

MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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The Civil Service Office for the City of Zanesville is now accepting applications for the position of Waste Water Plant Operator/Operator in Training. This exam is open for consideration to all qualified and interested employees and to the general public who possess a State of Ohio Wastewater Plant Operator's License or the possibility of obtaining a State of Ohio Wastewater Plant Operator's License.

Position is eligible for a $2080 annual bonus for a Class II Wastewater Certification and a $4680 annual bonus for a Class III Wastewater Certification.

A minimum of a State of Ohio Class I Wastewater Plant Operator's License is required for this position and must be obtained as part of employment. Applicant must also be insurable under the City's insurance policy.

An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: high school degree, GED or equivalent and possession of State of Ohio Class I Operator in Wastewater Treatment Certification. Demonstrable knowledge of wastewater treatment safety standards and practices. Willingness to work the floater shift.

State of Ohio Certificate as a Class I Operator in Wastewater Treatment or the ability to obtain a Class I Operator License in Wastewater Treatment within 24 months of hire. State motor vehicle operator's license.

Under general supervision, operates the City's wastewater treatment plant. Works a combination of shifts including floater shift, swing shift, 3rd shift, 2nd shift, and/or 1st shift.

• Operates and makes adjustments to plant operating processes. Monitors and maintains pumps, valves, telescopic valves, gas detection units, bar screens and conveyors, methane gas collection equipment, heat exchangers and other wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Processes sludge and dehydrates to make ready for land application. Monitors all processes and reports operating problems.
• Collects plant samples and runs analytical tests. Checks and records pH, DO, CL2 and interprets data for adjusting plant operating processes.
• Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of all buildings and grounds.
• Oils, greases and performs other routine maintenance to wastewater treatment equipment.
• Confers with the general public regarding sewer system problems and needed services, and dispatches request for work crews.
• Checks wastewater plant on a daily basis by visual observation and reports findings to supervisors.
• Records plant readings and digester temperatures. Completes concentrated sludge record and chart, analytical records, maintenance logs and waste haulers records. Completes daily operator's log on an hourly basis during assigned shift.

None stated.

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Pumps; valves; telescopic valves; bar screens and conveyors; composite samplers; methane gas collection equipment and heat exchangers; oilers and grease guns; laboratory equipment such as pH meters, CL2 meters, DO meters; grit system; electrical switches on control panel; other wastewater equipment. Occasionally operates gas detection units; tripods and SCBA's.

General public, chemical vendors [casual basis]; waste haulers.

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Occasional exposure to heat, cold, dampness, smells, noise, chemicals, dirt, and dust. Consistent exposure to fumes. The employee must use standard safety precautions due to exposure to chemicals, chlorine, sulfur dioxide & other gases and bacteria, and exposure to injury from operation of equipment.

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job's essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability.

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time, uses hands to hold and control equipment; reaches with hands and arms, climbs and occasionally balances, and stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls.

Knowledge of:

• Wastewater plant operations
• Methods used to treat raw sewage
• EPA and local laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment
• Work hazards and safety precautions
• Basic chemistry and basic mathematics

Ability to:

• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time
• Perform indoor and/or outdoor work under varying and possibly adverse weather and working…