Wastewater II Operator- Team Lead (Experienced Wastewater I Operators must be able to obtain Wastewater II Certification within 90 days of hire)
Pay
Dependent on experience
Job type
Full-time
Shift and Schedule
8-hour shift (flexible comp time)
Weekends as needed (on call for service emergencies)
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On-site position
Benefits
Paid Dental & Vision insurance
Paid Health insurance
Paid Life insurance
Paid time off
Full job description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operations, 25%
Operates and inspects process control equipment; updates plant logbooks daily; enters daily readings and data into spreadsheets; analyzes daily process information to optimize treatment process and meet OEPA NPDES permit requirements; trouble shoot the treatment process and recommends process changes; identifying, documenting, and reporting equipment failures or malfunctions.
Monitoring, 25%
Monitors wastewater and water facility and inspects facility on scheduled basis to ensure proper operation of plant and equipment; verifies plant equipment operates as scheduled and that set points are correct; creates a monthly sampling schedule and checks daily that all samples are collected.
Sampling, 20%
Collects required samples for NPDES Permit parameters; performs daily process control tests, analyzes data, and recommends process changes; calibrates on-line and hand-held meters; adjusts and calibrates samplers; maintains record of sampling, calibration, and monitoring data; creates and prints labels each day and signs the samples into the laboratory.
Maintenance, 15%
Performs preventative and service maintenance of equipment and facility; track labor hours and equipment costs in work order system; generates and completes preventative maintenance work orders weekly; records and tracks equipment run times.
Other Duties as Required, 15% Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Wastewater II Certification or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire. Water I Certification desired but not required. Candidates must be capable of working alone and/or with others in assigned duties with minimal supervision. Must be comfortable supervising wastewater and water plant staff. They also must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Applicants must have a high school education or the equivalent thereof. Position reports to Public Works Supervisor. Must be a team builder with a positive attitude that is able to contribute to a cooperative and professional working environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Wastewater Operator must have the ability to perform laborious tasks associated with wastewater and Water plant operations. These tasks include scrubbing, painting, shoveling, raking, heavy lifting, climbing ladders, working at heights, entering confined spaces, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical maintenance procedures.
Skill in operation of process equipment; preventative maintenance; working with hand tools.
Ability to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; work alone in most tasks; operate/utilize equipment, chemicals and other materials used in routine laboratory testing procedures; identify existing or potential equipment malfunctions; utilize hand tools; perform work safely.
Start date within 21-42 days of job offer.
Send all resumes to email: Ksnider At Newrichmond.org or mail resume to 102 Willow Street, New Richmond, Ohio 45157.
For more information feel free to call 513-553-4146 X11.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
2/1/2025 (kgbfile101WWII)
