Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Title

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

6/5/2026

6/21/2026

This is skilled technical work in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. Work involves responsibility for operating, monitoring, sampling, and control of a wastewater treatment plant and associated equipment on an assigned shift. Work includes responsibility for adjusting treatment processes to ensure conformance with applicable water quality standards, participating in the maintenance of equipment and facilities, and preparing operating records and reports.

Employees of this class may be required to work rotating or nonstandard shifts. Work is performed independently in accordance with established routines and practices and under general supervision of the Plant Superintendent. Work is evaluated for adherence to O.E.P.A. standards and correct responses to situations requiring changes in treatment procedures, and through observation, inspection of facilities, and review of daily reports.

• Graduation from high school, vocation school, or a GED, and experience in treatment plant maintenance and operation or equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability under the City's insurance plan.
• Wastewater Plant Operators are required to obtain Class II Ohio EPA certification in wastewater operation within 3 years of appointment.
• Water Plant Operators are required to obtain Class I Ohio EPA certification in water supply within 3 years of appointment. In addition, Water Plant Operators are required to obtain certification of all chemical analysis that is required by the Ohio EPA for plant operations.
• Relief shift Operators at the Wastewater Treatment Plant must possess a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License(CDL), with tanker and air brake endorsements. 180 calendar days given to obtain if needed.
• Requires the ability to pass a written exam with a minimum score of 70%.
• If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department at least 1 week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

City of Springfield, OH

Natalie Payton

76 East High Street

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