Water Treatment Plant Assistant Superintendent

Sidney Police Department; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sidney is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Assistant Superintendent to assist with operation and maintenance of the public water system, including the Class IV plant, source water operations, storage towers, lime lagoons, and related facilities. The role supports regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of the water treatment system, delivering safe potable water.

You will help ensure reliable delivery, and act as acting plant supervisor when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in water topics preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in a Class III or higher water treatment facility.
• Must hold Ohio Class III Water Supply Operator certificate; ability to obtain Class IV within five years.
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Residency in Shelby County or adjacent county within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and related infrastructure.
• Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of the water system.
• Act as acting plant supervisor when assigned or when the superintendent is unavailable.
• Respond to emergency repairs outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Water treatment/chemistry/environmental science coursework

Tools

OH Class III Water Supply Operator certificate

OH Class IV Water Supply Operator certificate within 5 years

Valid OH driver's license

Job description

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Water Treatment Plant Assistant Superintendent reports to the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent and assists with the City’s Class IV Water Treatment Plant, source water operations, water storage towers, lime lagoons, and related infrastructure, including the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of all components of the water treatment system. The Assistant Superintendent helps ensure the delivery of adequate quantities of clean, safe, and reliable potable water to the community and serves as the acting plant supervisor when assigned or when the Superintendent is unavailable.

As a public employee, this position is responsible for supporting the reliable delivery of utility services. The position requires consistent and prompt response to emergency repairs occurring outside normal working hours, including weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Additional education or coursework in water treatment, chemistry, environmental science, engineering technology, maintenance, supervision, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a Class III or higher water treatment facility. Experience in a conventional surface-water treatment facility is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Ohio Class III Water Supply Operator certificate with the ability to obtain the required Ohio Class IV Water Supply Operator certificate within five years of appointment.
• Maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Maintain residency in Shelby County or an adjacent county within 12 months of hire.

Additional Information:

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