Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Omlohio; Bowling Green, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,681,000 - 5,180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

OPERS retirement

Certification pay

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

The City of Bowling Green is hiring for a full-time, hourly union operator to oversee the wastewater plant, ensuring effluent quality and efficient operation. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Ohio driver's license, and certification options through OEPA.

Experience with wastewater treatment is preferred; certification within two years of hire is acceptable. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Ohio Class I, II, or III Wastewater Certification preferred.
• Candidates without OEPA certification may obtain it within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring plant operations and treatment equipment.
• Performing laboratory tests and collecting samples.
• Adjusting valves, gates, and other equipment.
• Removing and hauling biosolids.
• Performing maintenance and custodial duties.
• Operating trucks and other equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Communicating changes to other shift operators.
• Attending required training.
• Work indoors and outdoors; willing to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OEPA Wastewater Certification (Class I/II/III) preferred

Job description

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BGEO Pay Grade 5 : $26.72 - $34.12 per hour (requires OEPA Class I Certification)

BGEO Pay Grade 6: $28.06 - $35.81 per hour (requires OEPA Class II Certification)

BGEO Pay Grade 7: $29.44 - $37.60 per hour (requires OEPA Class III Certification & Class A CDL)

Summary: This full-time, hourly union position is responsible for oversight of the operation of the City’s wastewater plant, ensuring effluent quality and proper and efficient plant operation .

Job Responsibilities: Monitoring plant operations and treatment equipment; performing laboratory tests and collecting samples; adjusting valves, gates, and other equipment; removing and hauling biosolids; performing maintenance and custodial duties; operating trucks and other equipment; maintaining accurate records and reports; communicating operational changes and problems to other shift operators; and attending required training. Must be able to work independently and respond appropriately to changing plant conditions and operational problems. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. The job description is available at: https://bit.ly/4hmcA9k .

Experience/Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; valid Ohio Driver’s license; three to five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the required skill sets. State of Ohio Class I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Certification is preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold an OEPA Certification will be considered, provided they are able to obtain a Class I OEPA Wastewater Treatment Certification within two years of hire.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, City-paid life insurance, generous vacation and sick leave policies, eleven paid holidays per year, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) membership, certification pay, shift and weekend differential.

Deadline for applying is October 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail] .

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer