Wastewater Plant Operator

Piquaohpd; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Piqua, Ohio seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator to manage operations at their wastewater treatment plant. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting maintenance, and handling plant operations. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and relevant certification within three years.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education (high school).
• Knowledge of computer entry, math, and chemistry.
• Must possess OEPA Wastewater Plant Operator I Certificate within three years.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant and lift station operations and maintenance.
• Conduct routine operations, regulatory sample collection, and preventive maintenance.
• Report operating conditions to appropriate supervisor.

Skills

Computer entry

Math

Chemistry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Sensors

Gauges

Job description

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The City of Piqua, Ohio is accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Operator or Operator-In-Training in the Wastewater Department. The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for plant and lift station operations and maintenance at the City of Piqua’s activated sludge wastewater treatment plant to ensure effective and efficient operation in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Duties will include routine plant operations, bio-solids dewatering, process control and regulatory sample collection and analysis, and perform or assist in performing preventative reactive and corrective maintenance on plant and lift station equipment including pumps, valves, gates, blowers, sensors, gauges and various other electrical and mechanical equipment. The Wastewater Operator will convey plant and lift-station operating conditions to the appropriate supervisor. Visit piquaoh.gov for full details.

Completion of secondary education (high school) with knowledge of computer entry, math and chemistry, and experience as a Wastewater Plant Operator; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as listed in job description.Must possess Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) Certification for an OEPA Wastewater Plant Operator I Certificate within three (3) years of employment.

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Category Non-Management Status Open Salary $24.98 – 34.05 per hour depending on license Posted May 22, 2025 8:00 AM Closing June 22, 2025 11:59 PM Attached Files Wastewater Plant Operator