Canton Filter Operator

Canton Filter Operator

Salary

$20.44 - $27.51 Hourly

Location

2664 Harrisburg Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

M86-26

Department

Water Department

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Wage Information

Rate of pay at each step:

• $19.84
• $20.79
• $23.47
• $25.08
• $26.71

Employment with the City of Canton comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting.

Applicants MUSTsubmit a valid drivers license along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position under this examination, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D. and be at least 18 years of age.

Job Description

General Statement of Duties:

The Filter Operator operates the filters and pumps of a filtration plant, makes tests and readings, and makes reports for records involved in the purification of the city water supply. The individual works under the supervision of the Superintendent of Water and/or a designee.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

Has responsibility for various aspects of the filtration and purification process. Ensures that water quality meets department and regulatory standards. Recognizes water usage patterns to coordinate treatment and pumpage with customer demands. Performs inspections of water treatment plant.

Examples of Work:

Operates the equipment of the filter and water treatment on a daily shift basis. Is subject to specific assignments, instruction, and periodic inspection, with some responsibility for performing the work. Operates and adjusts chemical feeders, chlorinators, filters, and related equipment. Takes readings and makes reports of pumpages, filter records, chlorinators, chemical feeders, and related equipment. Ensures that all equipment is clean and in working condition. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perform mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to use various hand tools and necessary equipment. Ability to walk, bend, and stoop to perform inspections, tests, and readings. Ability to operate and adjust equipment. Ability to take readings and make reports.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and proficiency in basic mathematics and chemistry; and experience in a water filtration plant; or a similar environment; or any other combination of training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. May be required to attend various work-related short school courses. Must possess a valid Ohio drivers license at all times.

Testing Information

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATION BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORADANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

Additional Information

• DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Anna M. Moeglin, Interim Director

City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.

01

Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you proficient in basic mathematics and chemistry; and experience in a water filtration plant; or a similar environment; or any other combination of training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Canton

Department Water Department Address 2664 Harrisburg Rd NE

Canton, Ohio, 44705