Maintenance & Relief Operator

Sidney Oh; Sidney (OH); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Sidney Public Works is seeking a Maintenance & Relief Operator for the Water Treatment Plant. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and remote facilities to ensure safe, continuous operation.

The position also serves as relief Shift Operator, covering 12-hour shifts as needed, with responsibilities including lab testing, SCADA monitoring, regulatory recordkeeping, and water quality adjustments to supply potable water to the community.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting knowledge; experience in water treatment, utilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related field preferred.
• Mathematics/chemistry knowledge; coursework in conventional surface-water treatment preferred.
• Ability to obtain Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Operator Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain laboratory certification and continuing education for operator duties.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Residency as required by the City.

Aufgaben

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of WTP equipment, buildings, treatment systems, and remote facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot, repairs, and maintenance documentation to support safe, reliable plant operation.
• Serve as relief Shift Operator on a 12-hour shift as needed, including SCADA monitoring, lab testing, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Handle treatment adjustments and other shift duties to ensure supply of clean potable water.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Operator Certification (within 18 months)

Tools

SCADA monitoring

Jobbeschreibung

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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