Wastewater Relief Operator

Wastewater Relief Operator

Salary

$23.50 - $34.08 Hourly

Location

Lewis Center, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2601333

Department

Regional Sewer District

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (RSD)

• Description
• Benefits

Objectives

Why Us?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of individuals committed to doing meaningful work? We have built a welcoming atmosphere that promotes the sharing of ideas, supports each other, and tackles issues that directly impact our local communities. If you are the type of person who would be excited to support impactful programs for the fastest-growing county in Ohio, we would love to speak with you.

What we are looking for

Delaware County has open opportunities for career-minded individuals with our Regional Sewer District. We offer great benefits, professional growth opportunities, and competitive wages, all located in beautiful Delaware County.

Are you done looking for just a job and ready to start a career instead? If you want to be part of a high-integrity team that cares about our community, consider starting a career with us.

This specific opening is for nights, and the candidate will need to be available to work that shift once completing training.

Individual is responsible for traveling throughout the County (as needed) to support the operation of wastewater treatment facilities, including conducting operational testing, identifying and reporting issues, and assisting with maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment. to ensure quality, and reporting any problems as needed. Individual performs a variety of operational, maintenance and support functions to ensure facilities are functioning effectively and in compliance with applicable standards. Individual reports to the Operations Manager.

Job Standards

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, employees hired into this classification must:

• Pass the Ohio EPA Wastewater Class I certification exam within 365 days of employment; and

• Obtain full Ohio EPA Wastewater Class I certification within 547 days of employment.

• Within one-year of employment, must obtain Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator License in addition to required endorsements.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.

• All required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Serves as and operates wastewater plants in a relief operator role as needed;
• Inspects the wastewater treatment plant to ensure proper operations and compliance, following critical verbal and written instructions, working independently and managing weekly and daily routine duties;
• Conducts field testing for plants including, but not limited to, pH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrates, phosphorus, aeration tank concentrations, and return sludge concentration;
• Monitors the facility, and all Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) computers and reports abnormalities or problems to the supervisor or on call personnel;
• Assists in conducting laboratory testing including, but not limited to, total solids, volatile solids, mixed liquor suspended solids and microscopic examinations;
• Collects and delivers samples as needed;
• Performs routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities, including mechanical tasks such as greasing, and exercising equipment;
• Performs routine grounds and facility maintenance; including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, snow and ice removal, painting, planting, weeding and mulching;
• Applies finishes such as latex and oil base paints, varnishes, stains, urethanes and epoxies for both interior and exterior locations;
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floor surfaces;
• Performs visual checks, removal, and replacement of fire extinguishers at assigned work locations;
• Utilizes skills in preparing surfaces by washing, power spraying, sanding, grinding, and chemical stripping;
• Performs miscellaneous projects utilizing hand tools and safety equipment;
• Responsible for the general upkeep of interior and exterior of buildings within the Delaware County Regional Sewer District (DCRSD) including, but not limited to, checking and replacing lightbulbs, replacing batteries, etc.;
• Cleans and maintains assigned work areas and moves equipment and furniture as needed;
• Reads and interprets blueprints;
• Safely operates a motor vehicle in both normal and inclement weather, as well as during daytime and nighttime conditions to perform job duties;
• Participates in required training and certification processes to progress toward operator licensure;
• Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Operator may be assigned to the any of the shifts on an as needed basis:

Day: Typical M-F, 7 am to 3 pm, every week but may fill in for day or night shift as needed

Day: F-W, 7 am to 7 pm, Th 3 pm to 11 pm - Every other week, 80 hours

Night: Th, 11 pm to 7 am, F-W, 7 pm to 7 am - Every other week, 80 hours

Day: Sa-W 7 am to 3 pm

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Delaware, County of (OH)

Department Regional Sewer District Address 1610 State Route 521

Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Phone 740-833-2240

Website https://regionalsewer.co.delaware.oh.us/