Maintenance & Relief Operator

Shelby Transportation; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby Transportation seeks a Maintenance & Relief Operator for the Water Treatment Plant. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, buildings, and systems to support safe plant operation.

You will also serve as relief Shift Operator, covering 12-hour shifts and handling laboratory tests, SCADA monitoring, and recordkeeping. Requires a high school diploma or GED with mechanical/electrical troubleshooting knowledge and the ability to obtain Ohio EPA Class I Water

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting knowledge. Water treatment/industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Math and chemistry knowledge; coursework in surface-water treatment preferred.
• Ability to obtain Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Operator Certification within 18 months.
• Laboratory certification and continuing education for operator duties required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Residency as required by the City.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of WTP equipment, buildings, treatment systems, and remote facilities.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, service equipment, and maintain maintenance documentation.
• Serve as relief Shift Operator, covering 12-hour shifts; operate plant, conduct laboratory tests, monitor SCADA, and keep regulatory records.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

HVAC

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance & Relief Operator

General Description

The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is a division within the Utilities Department of the Public Works Group. The Maintenance & Relief Operator is primarily responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of WTP equipment, buildings, treatment systems, and associated remote facilities. The position performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment servicing, and maintenance documentation necessary to support safe, reliable, and continuous plant operation.

The position also serves as a relief Shift Operator and is required to cover 12-hour operating shifts on an as-needed basis at the direction of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. When assigned as the relief Shift Operator, the employee assumes responsibility for plant operation, laboratory testing, SCADA monitoring, treatment adjustments, regulatory and operational recordkeeping, and other Shift Operator duties necessary to produce adequate quantities of clean, safe potable drinking water for the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting knowledge. Experience in water treatment, industrial maintenance, utilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repair, or a closely related field is preferred.
• General working knowledge of mathematics and chemistry and/or supplemental coursework in conventional surface-water treatment is preferred.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Operator Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required laboratory certification and complete required continuing education associated with assigned operator duties.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record maintained throughout employment.
• Maintain residency as required by the City.

Job Details

Job ID 202621 Category Employment Opportunities Status Open Salary $26.81 - $34.43 (Class I Certification) $27.90 - $35.84 (Class II Certification) $28.99 - $37.22 (Class III Certification) Posted October 6, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Maintenance & Relief Operator Job Description & Benefit Summary