Water Plant Operator

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Definition

Independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect water treatment systems at treatment plant. Includes the collection of water samples per state regulations, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. With parameters and goals set forth by management and the OEPA.

Characteristic Work

• OIT $20.40-$23.46 Hourly
• Class I $28.05-$31.42 Hourly
• Class II $31.42-$34.78 Hourly
• Class III $34.78-$38.15 Hourly

Monitors and operates the water treatment processes using the plant SCADA system, process control switches, digital readouts, gauges, charts, and other instrumentation. Interprets operational data and adjusts valve positions, chemical dosages and feed points, filtration rates, and pumping rates. Monitors and inspects chemical storage tanks. Monitors the unloading of chemicals from tanker trucks. Backwashes filters and visually observes the characteristics of the wash water. Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps, electric motors, valves, mixers, flocculators, sludge collectors, compressors, electrical generators, chemical feed systems, and flow meters. Drives to various locations to assist in the delivery of chemicals and to inspect process equipment. Logs readings from various gauges, meters, and instruments as needed. Operates stand-by generators during power outages or as a supplemental electrical power supply. Keeps a log of various activities during shift. Performs snow and ice removal from plant walkways using shovel, salt spreader, and/or snow blower. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Special Requirements

Applications can be found on our website or email resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision available for employee, spouse, and family
• Employee assistance program provided to employees and their households
• Wellness program for employees and spouses enrolled in a medical insurance plan
• Paid sick leave, if earned leave is available
• Paid vacation
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Deferred compensation plans available

Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Category Sandbox Department Jobs Status Open Salary OIT $20.40-$23.46 HourlyClass I $28.05-$31.42 HourlyClass II $31.42-$34.78 HourlyClass III $34.78-$38.15 Hourly Posted April 24, 2026 7:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled

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