Water Treatment Operator — On-Site Plant Operations

City of Ashland; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ashland is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to oversee daily operation and monitoring of the city’s water treatment facilities in Ashland, OH. This full-time, on-site position includes adjusting processes, collecting samples, and responding to alarms to maintain safe drinking water and regulatory compliance.

The role requires reading gauges and lab results, performing basic equipment maintenance, and supporting wastewater operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of plant operations, daily monitoring, equipment checks and recordkeeping.
• Hands-on training or experience in water treatment processes and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of wastewater treatment principles and related operations.
• Ability to adjust treatment parameters based on data and sample results.
• Ability to operate and maintain pump stations and associated mechanical/electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment facilities to ensure safe, compliant drinking water.
• Record and analyze operational data; perform routine inspections of equipment.

Skills

Plant operations

Process control

Data interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Field work

Education

High school diploma

Water/wastewater certification preferred

Tools

Meters & gauges

Job description

The City of Ashland is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to oversee daily operation and monitoring of the city’s water treatment facilities in Ashland, OH. This full-time, on-site position includes adjusting processes, collecting samples, and responding to alarms to maintain safe drinking water and regulatory compliance.

The role requires reading gauges and lab results, performing basic equipment maintenance, and supporting wastewater operations as needed.