Maintenance & Relief Operator

City-of-Sidney; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is a division within the Utilities Department of the Public Works Group, seeking a Maintenance & Relief Operator. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, continuous plant operation and to support the production of potable water for the community.

As relief Shift Operator, you will cover 12-hour shifts on demand, handling plant operation, laboratory testing, SCADA monitoring, regulatory recordkeeping, and related duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience in water treatment, utilities, HVAC, plumbing, or related field preferred.
• Ability to obtain Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Operator Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required laboratory certification and continuing education for operator duties.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; residency may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of Water Treatment Plant equipment, buildings, treatment systems, and remote facilities.
• Cover 12-hour operating shifts as relief Shift Operator as needed.
• Manage plant operation, laboratory testing, SCADA monitoring, and treatment adjustments during relief shifts.
• Maintain regulatory and operational records to ensure safe, reliable potable water production.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

Additional Information:

To view a more detailed Job Description and Benefit Summary please look at our Job Details under Attached Files

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