Water Treatment Plant Operator

Bowling Green Economic Development; Ortahisar; On-site; TRY 1,842,000 - 2,593,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The City of Bowling Green is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Water Treatment Plant. This hourly, full-time position is represented by the BGEO bargaining unit and requires monitoring, testing, and maintaining water quality and plant systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, Chemical Analysis Certification, 3–5 years of related experience, and ideally an Ohio Class I certification (obtainable within three years).

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with Chemical Analysis Certification.
• An Ohio Class I Water Treatment Operator certification is preferred; candidates must obtain certification within three years.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in water treatment or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee plant operations; collect and test water samples; perform laboratory analyses to evaluate water quality.
• Inspect equipment, adjust controls, and record chemical feed amounts and readings.
• Maintain operational records and perform preventive maintenance; assist with training and plant tours.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Process monitoring

Maintenance procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Chemical Analysis Certification

Job description

Job Title

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Contract & Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Rate

• $26.72 – $34.12 per hour (Class I OEPA Certification)


• $28.06 – $35.81 per hour (Class II OEPA Certification)


• $29.44 – $37.60 per hour (Class III OEPA Certification)

Summary

This full-time, hourly position, represented by the BGEO bargaining unit, is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation and maintenance of the City’s Water Treatment Plant to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water.

Job Responsibilities

• monitoring and overseeing plant operations; collecting and testing water samples; performing laboratory analyses to evaluate water quality; inspecting plant equipment and making necessary adjustments; monitoring clearwell and water tower levels; recording chemical feed amounts, meter readings, and plant flow; maintaining operational records; performing preventive maintenance and facility upkeep; training new employees; conducting plant tours; and performing other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities performed during the day shift include handling hazardous and toxic chemicals and conducting electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Experience and Education Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Chemical Analysis Certification, and three to five years of relevant experience. An Ohio Class I Water Treatment Operator certification is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain certification within three years. An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the necessary skills to perform the essential functions of the position may also be considered.

Application Deadline

Deadline for applying is October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer