EPA Certified Wastewater Facility Operator

Delaware County, Ohio; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County, Ohio seeks an EPA Certified Wastewater Facility Operator to manage the treatment facility's operation, conduct quality testing, and ensure regulatory compliance. This is a full-time role that offers a competitive salary based on experience and certification level. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to community service and be ready to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Professional growth opportunities

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess EPA Wastewater Certification.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Experience in field testing for treatment facilities valued.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper operation of treatment facilities.
• Conduct laboratory testing and report issues.
• Maintain records and manage data for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operation of treatment facilities

Laboratory testing

Data entry and record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OEPA Wastewater Operator Certificate

Job description

EPA Certified Wastewater Facility Operator

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Who we are looking for?

This posting is specifically for experienced candidates that currently hold an EPA Wastewater Certification at any level. If you don't currently have this certification, please check out our other listings.

Objectives

Who we are looking for?

This posting is specifically for experienced candidates that currently hold an EPA Wastewater Certification at any level. If you don't currently have this certification, please check out our other listings.

Why us?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of individuals committed to doing meaningful work? We have built a welcoming atmosphere that promotes the sharing of ideas, supports each other and tackles issues that directly impact our local communities. If you are the type of person that would be excited to support impactful programs for the fastest growing county in Ohio, we would love to speak with you.

Delaware County has open opportunities for career minded individuals with our Regional Sewer District . We offer great benefits, professional growth opportunities, and competitive wages all located in beautiful Delaware County.

What will you be doing?

Individual is responsible for the proper operation of the treatment facility and various package plants including discharge of quality effluent flow, conducting laboratory testing to ensure quality, and reporting any problems as needed. Individual reports to the Operations Manager.

Current 2025 Payscale:

Experience is considered when determining placement on the below scales.

Class I Operator = $21.73-$31.50

Class II Operator = $23.03-$33.39

Class III Operator =$24.41-$35.40

Yearly Certification Supplements for Operators

Lab 1 Certification = $2,500

Lab2 Certification = $3,000

If you are an experienced, certified operator, we would love to speak with you!

Job Standards

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Employee must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Commercial Driver’s License class B with necessary endorsements is preferred.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.
• An OEPA Wastewater Operator certificate is required
• Alll required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Conducts routine inspection of various treatment facilities;
• Performs routine analysis using approved standard operating procedures and records data on samples reflecting continued operation of the treatment facility and NPDES reporting including, but not limited to, carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, total solids, total volatile solids, e-coli, and fecal coliform;
• Monitors the facility, and all SCADA computers, and reports abnormalities or problems to the supervisor or on call personnel;
• Calibrates, operates, and maintains complex laboratory equipment;
• Identifies and classifies aquatic organisms with a microscope;
• Conducts laboratory testing procedures to determine condition of biomass and to assist with calculations of quantity of waste;
• Collects samples and delivers to various laboratories as needed. Manages chain of custody reports;
• Performs field testing for treatment facility which would include, but not limited to, pH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrates, phosphorus, aeration tank concentrations, and return sludge concentration;
• Performs routine and corrective repairs and also takes preventative measures to protect equipment;
• Performs routine grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, snow removal, painting, and mulching;
• Responsible for various forms of data entry, logging and other forms of record keeping. Records data as required to various spreadsheets and databases, including those on regulatory sites;
• Cleans and maintains specific areas of facility as assigned;
• May be assigned to serve as the operator of record or backup as required, with appropriate licensure;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
• Performs any related essential functions as required;
• Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• May be required to work a different schedule to cover hours;
  
  

Operator may be assigned to the any of the shifts on an as needed basis:

Day: Typical M-F, 7 am to 3 pm, every week but may fill in for day or night shift as needed

Day: F-W, 7 am to 7 pm, Th 3 pm to 11 pm - Every other week, 80 hours

Night: Th, 11 pm to 7 am, F-W, 7 pm to 7 am - Every other week, 80 hours

Day: Sa-W 7 am to 3 pm

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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