Water Reclamation Plant Operator

Two full‑time positions within the Division of Water Reclamation will operate and monitor wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment at Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant (JPWRP).

• Operate equipment ancillary to the treatment process and monitor control panels and/or computer terminals.
• Adjust valves and gates to ensure process operates within design limits.
• Observe and report variations in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and using visual observation, sounds, and smell.
• Start and stop pumps, engines, equipment to control flow of sewage/sludge through the treatment process.
• Monitor and report on process performance, supply of materials, chemicals, and condition of operating equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks on equipment and clean work area.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and complete shift logbooks and reports.
• Operate a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to monitor the flow and processing of reclaimed water, biosolids, and effluent.
• Monitor water reclamation treatment and biosolids processing equipment such as pumps, motors, air compressors, blowers, thickeners, valves, and gates.
• Make adjustments or changes manually or by remote control to regulate flow of reclaimed water.
• Logs and interprets readings from computers, meters, gauges, charts, and instruments.
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control the flow and processing of reclaimed water via computer or operator interface terminals.
• Maintain legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; record meter and gauge readings.
• Monitor and control the application and supply of chemicals, dissolved oxygen, or other materials.
• Collect sewage samples using dipper or bottle and check autosamplers for proper operation.
• Communicate with others performing operations and/or maintenance tasks via phone or two‑way radio.
• Prepare maintenance repair requests; perform minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and light painting.
• Operate an incinerator by performing inspections and operational tasks as necessary to maintain burner control.
• Cleans work area including stairs, equipment, floors, and conveyor belts; picks up trash.
• Train less experienced operators in functions of specific operational area.
• Perform field tests such as ammonia concentration‑level assessment, percent total solids, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other related tests.
• May use hand tools and grease guns in the performance of some job duties.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are required if selected.

Fourth shift:
Tuesday–Wednesday 10:45 pm–6:45 am, Thursday–Friday 2:45 pm–10:45 pm, Saturday 6:45 am–2:45 pm.

• Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I, II, III, or IV Wastewater Operator certificate for wastewater treatment works.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Eligible to obtain reciprocity from the Ohio EPA if holding an equivalent operator certification in another state (must acquire appropriate Ohio EPA certificate at the time of Minimum Qualifications review).
• Experience operating SCADA and wastewater treatment equipment.

$31.51 – $40.01 hourly.

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.