Water Plant Operator
Washington Court House, OH · On-site
$34.78 - $38.15/hr
... water ... Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps ...
Water Plant Operator
Washington Court House, OH · On-site
$34.78 - $38.15/hr
... water ... Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps ...
... water ... Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps ...
... water ... Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps ...
Water Plant Operator
Washington Court House, OH · On-site
$34.78 - $38.15/hr
... water ... Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps ...
Water Plant Operator
Washington Court House, OH · On-site
$34.78 - $38.15/hr
... water ... Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps ...
Water Plant Operator II (Vacancy)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$33.03 - $49.54/hr
... and pumping facility on an assigned shift. It will conduct and evaluate laboratory analytical ... By collecting and analyzing water samples on and off Plant grounds, Operator II will make ...
Water Plant Operator II (Vacancy)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$33.03 - $49.54/hr
... and pumping facility on an assigned shift. It will conduct and evaluate laboratory analytical ... By collecting and analyzing water samples on and off Plant grounds, Operator II will make ...
Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3
Delaware, OH · On-site
$30.34 - $37.25/hr
... elevated tanks, water pump stations, and distribution equipment. Visually inspect and test ... Follow all recommendations for safe operating of tools and equipment. Work as a team member and ...
Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3
Delaware, OH · On-site
$30.34 - $37.25/hr
... elevated tanks, water pump stations, and distribution equipment. Visually inspect and test ... Follow all recommendations for safe operating of tools and equipment. Work as a team member and ...
Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3
Delaware, OH · On-site
$30.34 - $37.25/hr
... water pump stations, and distribution equipment. • Visually inspect and test machinery and ... operating of tools and equipment. • Work as a team member and cooperate with others on group ...
Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3
Delaware, OH · On-site
$30.34 - $37.25/hr
... water pump stations, and distribution equipment. • Visually inspect and test machinery and ... operating of tools and equipment. • Work as a team member and cooperate with others on group ...
Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3
Delaware, OH · On-site
$30.34 - $37.25/hr
... water pump stations, and distribution equipment. · Visually inspect and test machinery and ... operating of tools and equipment. · Work as a team member and cooperate with others on group ...
Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3
Delaware, OH · On-site
$30.34 - $37.25/hr
... water pump stations, and distribution equipment. · Visually inspect and test machinery and ... operating of tools and equipment. · Work as a team member and cooperate with others on group ...
Associate Director, Water-Wastewater
Columbus, OH · On-site
$20.50 - $28.25/hr
Provide executive-level oversight and guidance for water and wastewater projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, collection systems, distribution systems, stormwater infrastructure ...
Associate Director, Water-Wastewater
Columbus, OH · On-site
$20.50 - $28.25/hr
Provide executive-level oversight and guidance for water and wastewater projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, collection systems, distribution systems, stormwater infrastructure ...
Backhoe Operator
Plain City, OH · On-site
$45K - $60K/yr
... sewer and water lines using different types of heavy equipment including, but not limited to ... Installation of grinder pumps. * Efficient installation of meter pit. * Follows directions and ...
Backhoe Operator
Plain City, OH · On-site
$45K - $60K/yr
... sewer and water lines using different types of heavy equipment including, but not limited to ... Installation of grinder pumps. * Efficient installation of meter pit. * Follows directions and ...
Operator I
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines ...
Operator I
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines ...
Operator I
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines ...
Operator I
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines ...
Operator I
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines ...
Operator I
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines ...
Consistently calibrate pumps and perform repairs that restore chemical feeds * Monitor product feed ... Ability to learn new operating systems * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or ...
Consistently calibrate pumps and perform repairs that restore chemical feeds * Monitor product feed ... Ability to learn new operating systems * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or ...
Consistently calibrate pumps and perform repairs that restore chemical feeds * Monitor product feed ... Ability to learn new operating systems * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or ...
Consistently calibrate pumps and perform repairs that restore chemical feeds * Monitor product feed ... Ability to learn new operating systems * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or ...
Backhoe Operator
Plain City, OH · On-site
$45K - $60K/yr
... sewer and water lines using different types of heavy equipment including, but not limited to ... Installation of grinder pumps. * Efficient installation of meter pit. * Follows directions and ...
Backhoe Operator
Plain City, OH · On-site
$45K - $60K/yr
... sewer and water lines using different types of heavy equipment including, but not limited to ... Installation of grinder pumps. * Efficient installation of meter pit. * Follows directions and ...
Boiler Operator
Columbus, OH · On-site
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
Boiler Operator
Columbus, OH · On-site
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
Boiler Operator
Upper Arlington, OH · On-site
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
Boiler Operator
Upper Arlington, OH · On-site
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
Operator I
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Basic understanding of mechanical equipment, pumps, compressors, engines, valves, and auxiliary ...
Operator I
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
... of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment ... Basic understanding of mechanical equipment, pumps, compressors, engines, valves, and auxiliary ...
Boiler Operator
Upper Arlington, OH · On-site
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
Boiler Operator
Upper Arlington, OH · On-site
... water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals ... Individual will be the sole operator on shift. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO ...
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$34.78 - $38.15/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 27 days ago
Job description
Company Description
Pay Scale:
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
FRINGE BENEFITS:
Job Description
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
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
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
Pay Scale:
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
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
Job Description
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
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a high school diploma, GED equivalent.
- Additional trade specific courses preferred.
- Possession of a Class I Water Supply 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.
- 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 III water supply professional operators license issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Three years in operation of water treatment processes, ideally surface water, lime softening systems
- 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.
Additional Information
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