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City of Dayton, Ohio
Water Treatment Plant Operator II Water Treatment Plant Operator II
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A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$56,986 / year median in Ohio
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Water Treatment Plant Operator II Recruitment # 26-5033-005 Date Opened 8/3/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 8/30/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary $29.66 per hour (Grade 124) Department Water Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive Examination Date Week of September 14, 2026 Civil Service Board Office 371 West Second Street, Lower Level Dayton, Ohio 45402 •Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date. Responsibilities Works with a crew as a leader in the operation of a water treatment plant; responsible for processing water to make it stable, potable and in compliance with regulatory standards. Ensures that chemical feeding and mixing mechanisms are operating correctly, collects and analyzes water samples and reads and logs data from SCADA. Performs minor repairs and/or maintenance on pumps and related equipment. Minimum Qualifications Education Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). Experience Must have 12 months of actual hands-on experience in the specific operation and maintenance of Water Supply and Treatment or Wastewater Treatment equipment in one or more of the following area(s): daily plant operations, daily plant maintenance, plant laboratory work, sludge handling, military experience in potable water/wastewater treatment, troubleshooting plant operations, and/or industrial pre-treatment. Certifications