Total Plant Operator Specialist

Omlohio; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lima, Ohio is seeking a Total Plant Operator Specialist for its Water Treatment Plant. This role requires performing essential water supply and treatment functions, maintaining compliance with necessary certifications, and fostering relationships. Candidates must have a secondary education and relevant licenses, with starting pay ranging from $28.45 to $31.27 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Class I, II, or III Water Supply license required.
• Maintain OEPA operational laboratory chemical certification.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform water supply and treatment functions.
• Maintain competence and awareness in operations.
• Establish and maintain external relationships.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Emergency response

Relationship management

Education

Completion of secondary education

Job description

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TOTAL PLANT OPERATOR SPECIALIST (APPLIER LEVEL)

The City of Lima, Ohio is currently accepting resumes for the position of Total Plant Operator Specialist (Applier Level), Water Treatment Plant. Under direction, performs water supply and treatment functions; performs emergency functions; maintains personal and professional competence and awareness; establishes and maintains external relationships.

Qualified candidates must possess the following: Completion of secondary education; possess a Class I, II, or III Water Supply license and demonstrate a working knowledge in plant operations; maintain OEPA operational laboratory chemical certification; must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Starting Pay Range: $28.45 – 31.27 per hour (depending on license)

OR submit resume to: Lima Civil Service Board

c/o Debra S. Vobbe

202 E. High Street

RTA Building—Second Floor

Lima, OH 45801

For consideration, resumes must be received no later than Friday, July 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

THE CITY OF LIMA, OHIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

175 South Third Street, Suite 510
Columbus, Ohio 43215