Operator I - Water Pollution Control Plant

Position Objectives:

This is entry-level technical work in the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control plant. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists and receives instruction in the operation of plant equipment; adjusts plant operation as directed; reads meters, gauges, and dials; assists in the maintenance of operating logs and records.
• Participates in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment; performs a variety of custodial and building maintenance work in the upkeep and care of plant facilities; maintains adjacent grounds.
• Collects wastewater samples; receives training in laboratory methods, tests, and calculations; determines treatment process conditions using lab data.
• Pumps raw sludge to track; automotive equipment incidental to plant operation and maintenance.
• 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:

o   Attach your application and resume/cover letter (if applicable) and send via one of the following:

•   Email - [email protected] with the job title as the Subject Line
•   Fax - 440-639-4831
•   Mail - 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.)