Water Distribution Operator Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

OIT           $20.40 - $23.46

Class I     $28.05 - 31.42

Class II    $31.42 - $34.78   

Class III    $34.78 - $38.15

FRINGE 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, , if earned leave is available 
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) 
• Deferred compensation plans available

Works under the direction of the System  Manager and the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) in accordance with Fayette County Water and Sewer written operating plan as appropriate to their level of certification, including but not limited to the following:

• Operates and maintains water distribution/collection system including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and pipeline equipment.
• Exercise's system blow-off valves, air-vacuum valves, and in-line valves as scheduled.
• Maintains pump/lift stations and operation and maintenance facilities including mowing, snow removal, cleaning, painting, and any other associated tasks.
• Becomes familiar with safety guidelines and utilizes them in the workplace.
• Locate FCW equipment and pipelines when necessary for contractors and landowners.
• Maintain activity log and associates with spare part inventory use (i.e., ordering, usage, receipt from supplier).
• Read flow meters, adjust pressure reducing valves, and repair flow meters.
• Sets meters and performs service inspections.
• Exercises valves and performs hydrant maintenance. Including GPS of all system equipment, valves, lines and hydrants.
• Must become familiar with the rules, regulations, and policies of Fayette County Water and Sewer
• Collect water/waste water samples and deliver to the appropriate Laboratory for testing.
• Check chemical levels and refill or replace containers.
• Check water levels and pump operations.
• Maintain plant records.
• Will be responsible for keeping all buildings and work areas clean.
• Assist and performs maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Prepare daily reports on plant operations and controls.
• Ability to move 40-pound bags and 55-gallon barrels of chemical.
• Employee will be subject to emergency callouts as needed.
• Must be available to work on any shift either day or night, water utilities is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation.
• Daily chemical analysis, handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Complete all tasks in accordance standard operating procedures or at the direction of the supervisor.
• Cross-trains and assists other departments when needed.
• Performs On-call duties related to the drinking water plant, distribution system, and raw water systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and competencies

• • Basic to advanced knowledge of hand tools, power tools, water hydraulics, chemistry, mathematics, plumbing, pumps, valves, motors, filters, and equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to follow and understand safety procedures.
  • The ability to identify, troubleshoot, and repair problems with a high degree of competency is required.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to attend and understand technical courses.

                    Ability to detect problems in equipment operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED equivalent.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Possession of a Class I Distribution Professional Operators Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or must obtain within two years of employment.
•   Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license and have the ability to be insured.
• Class A cdl
• Be able to consistently lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in inclement weather
• Ability to work alone and make educated decisions based off of data collected to ensure consistent operation of the plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class II water distribution operators license issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
• Class I collections license issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
• Class I Waste Water Professional Operators Certificate
• Knowledge of the equipment, operations, practices, and safety precautions relevant to the treatment and pumping of potable water.  
• Knowledge of the servicing and maintenance of water treatment plant equipment.

Who We Are?

Fayette County Water is a fast-growing water system currently in the process of building a brand new 4.0 MGD surface water treatment plant and a 1 MGD WWTP for an ever-expanding system.  We are 100 % team-oriented organization, with a large emphasis on setting and achieving goals in order to provide a safe, quality product to our customers. We currently looking to fill several operator positions by the end of 2024.  With an additional 2 satellite distribution systems and 2 separate Wastewater treatment plants located within Fayette County along with a 2MGD raw water plant

Definition

Independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect water mains and collection systems within 6 systems. Aid in the operation of the counties Collection system and satellite Waste Water plants as needed Includes the collection of water samples per state regulations, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, and other similar duties. With parameters and goals set forth by management and the OEPA.

Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer