Job Summary
This position offers a career and not just a job with a lot of growth potential. The main part of this job involves ensuring water quality meets EPA and other standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring operational conditions, adjusting control pumps and valves, ensuring system pressures and flows are maintained, preparing operational reports, conducting laboratory analyses, and performing basic maintenance tasks. No experience necessary - we will provide training. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, responsible, and detail oriented. They must possess the ability to hold themselves accountable as they will be entrusted to carry out tasks independently. An Ohio Class I Operator’s License must be obtained within 18 months of hire (training provided). The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and involves extensive walking. The work is primarily indoors, with some tasks performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Full Job Description available at www.findlayohio.gov
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors operational conditions of the facility, and recommends and sometimes directs adjustments, as needed;
- Observes and acts on meter and gauge readings, and test results, to determine optimal Plant performance;
- Controls flows throughout the facility, through means of operating control pumps, valves and engines throughout the facility;
- Prepares and maintains daily operational reports;
- Collects samples and conducts laboratory analyses, when required;
- Works unusual shifts and days-off schedules, as required by a 24/7 operation;
- Makes regular rounds of the facility, and checks computer output on a regular schedule, to ensure proper plant operation;
- Monitors computer systems for unusual or alarm conditions, and takes appropriate corrective action;
- Operates the raw water system, and adjusts flow to maintain the appropriate clear well storage volume;
- Operates rapid sand filters, including on/off and backwash;
- Performs plant data entry, including laboratory analyses and chemical feed data, for EPA reporting and plant operations records;
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar role or relevant field is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Schedule:
This position follows a structured rotating schedule consisting of daytime, evening, and overnight shifts. The rotation begins with six consecutive daytime shifts, Tuesday through Sunday, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by two days off. The employee will then work seven consecutive evening shifts, Wednesday through Tuesday, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., followed by one day off. The employee will then work an overnight shift which consists of two overnight shifts, Thursday and Friday, from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., followed by three scheduled days off. After completing all shifts, the cycle repeats.
Work Schedule (Repeating Cycle)
Work Days: Tuesday – Sunday (6 consecutive days)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Then: Off Monday – Tuesday (2 days)
Evening Shift – Shift differential of $1.40 per hour
Work Days: Wednesday – Tuesday (7 consecutive days)
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Then: Off the following Wednesday (1 day)
Overnight Shift - Shift differential of $1.00 per hour
Work Days: Thursday – Friday (2 consecutive days)
Hours: 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Then: Off Saturday – Monday (3 days)
_ After the Overnight shift, the schedule returns the Day shift of Tuesday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Findlay, OH 45840: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
