Water Reclamation Plant Operator I

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Dayton is seeking a Water Reclamation Plant Operator I to join the team at Dayton's water facility. You will operate and monitor a range of treatment equipment, perform routine sampling, testing, and data collection to ensure water quality and process conditions meet standards.

Responsibilities include basic maintenance, documentation of operations, and collaboration with staff. A valid driver's license is required, with CDL needs as noted, and licensing timelines apply.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of mechanical equipment maintenance experience OR completion of OTCO Basic Water Reclamation Operator course.
• Valid driver's license; Ohio Class B CDL preferred; ability to obtain Class A CDL within 150 days.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, monitor, service, and clean equipment in a water reclamation facility.
• Perform sampling, testing, and data collection to monitor water quality and process conditions.
• Take corrective actions, perform basic maintenance and cleaning; more complex repairs handled by maintenance staff.
• Assist with training of new staff and follow supervisor assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of plant operations and maintenance activities.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical maintenance

Team collaboration

Recordkeeping

Safety awareness

Data collection

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Water treatment equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Examination Date

Week of November 16, 2026

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Dayton, Ohio 45402

• Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

The Water Reclamation Plant Operator I responsibilities involves working as part of a team to operate, monitor, service, and clean a wide range of specialized equipment in a large, complex Water Reclamation Facility. Operators are responsible for all stages of wastewater treatment, including primary, secondary, advanced, tertiary, disinfection and cogeneration processes.

The role includes operating and monitoring plant equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, chemical feed systems, digesters and cogeneration units. Operators conduct routine sampling, testing, and data collection to monitor water quality and process conditions, and they take corrective actions when necessary. They perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities, while more complex repairs are handled by specialized maintenance personnel.

Additional duties include assisting with the training of new staff, following assignments from supervisors or Water Reclamation Plant Operator II(s), and ensuring compliance with operational procedures. When not performing shift operations, the operator may carry out basic grounds maintenance such as mowing and snow removal. Accurate recordkeeping of plant operations, equipment status, and maintenance activities is also a key part of the job.

Work is performed independently or in collaboration with other team members, with the goal of ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of the Water Reclamation Facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.)

Experience

Must meet one of the following:

• Must have one year of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment; OR
• Successful completion of the Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO) Basic Water Reclamation Operator's course. A copy of the course certificate must be presented at time of appointment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. A valid Ohio Class B commercial driver's license is preferred at time of appointment. Out of state residents must have a valid license from their issuing state at time of appointment and maintain said license as a condition of continued employment until an Ohio license can be obtained.

Incumbents hired without a Class B license will be required within 150 days of appointment, to obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio.

Special Requirements

Must obtain and maintain an Ohio EPA Water Reclamation Operator I license within 24 months of appointment as a term and condition of continued employment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 118 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Background Check

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.