Water Treatment Plant Operator
Water Supply Division
Pay Grade 5: $22.41 to $28.63 per hour
Pay Grade 6: $23.53 - $30.04 With a Class III OEPA Water Treatment Certification Base of 40 hours per week/2080 annual; with potential overtime, shift, and certification pay.
This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation and maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Plant. Perform laboratory analyses; oversee plant operations; collect and test water samples; inspect the plant and equipment, and make necessary adjustments; ensure proper levels of clearwell and water towers; record chemical feed amounts, meter readings, plant flow; maintain records; cleans and paints; train employees; perform preventive maintenance -- both electrical and mechanical; handle hazardous and toxic chemicals; conduct tours; perform other related duties as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent; three to five years of relevant experience desired. Must be able to obtain a Class I OEPA Water Treatment Certification within 2 years of hire and obtain Chemical Analysis Certification.
A copy of the job descriptions are available online at the links below: https://www.bgohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/434/Water-Treatment-Plant-Operator-PDF https://www.bgohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/435/Water-Treatment-Plant-Operator-Class-III-PDF Employees accrue vacation leave and sick leave per the collective bargaining agreement which is available at www.bgohio.org/bgeo.
Employees can participate in group medical, dental and vision coverage on the first of the month following employment. Information is available online at https://www.bgohio.org/259/Insurance. Retirement benefits are through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: www.opers.org.
Interested persons must complete an application packet that is available either by visiting the Department of Human Resources of the City of Bowling Green at 304 N. Church St., Bowling Green, OH 43402-2399 or by accessing it online at: https://www.bgohio.org/Jobs.aspx. Resumes may be included, but will not substitute for a completed application. Application materials must be returned to the one of the following methods: by email to humanresources@bgohio.org, by fax to (419) 352-1262 or by US Mail or hand-delivery to the address above. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You may reach the Department of Human Resources by phone at (419) 354-6200.
The City considers applicants for positions without regard to a person's actual or perceived, race, immigration status, source of income, color, religion, gender/sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, creed, ancestry, disability, political ideology, veteran status, military status, gender expression, gender identity, family status, physical characteristics, HIV-status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Deadline for making application is 4:30 p.m. June 1, 2022.