EPA Certified Wastewater Facility Operator

Delaware, County of (OH); West Virginia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced wastewater operators to join a dedicated team in a welcoming environment. This role involves ensuring the proper operation of treatment facilities, conducting laboratory tests, and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will hold an EPA Wastewater Certification and possess a high school diploma. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to meaningful work, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and ready to contribute to vital programs, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Wages

Paid Overtime

Qualifications

• Must hold an EPA Wastewater Certification and a high school diploma.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment facilities and conduct laboratory tests for quality assurance.
• Monitor SCADA systems and report any abnormalities to supervisors.
• Perform routine maintenance and data entry tasks for record keeping.

Skills

EPA Wastewater Certification

Laboratory Testing

Data Entry

SCADA Systems Monitoring

Field Testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

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
Lab 2 Certification = $3,000

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

• 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.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• 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;
• Holds 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 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