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Plant Operator in Training - EXAM

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Plant Operator in Training - EXAM

Salary

$26.87 - $33.17 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-3872-C1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning to operate all areas of a water treatment or water reclamation plant; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

+ Learns to operate a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to monitor the flow and processing of water or reclaimed water;

+ Monitors treatment and processing equipment such as pumps, motors, air compressors, blowers, thickeners, valves, and gates as instructed;

+ Monitors control panels and computer terminals; makes adjustments or changes manually or by remote control to regulate flow of water or reclaimed water as instructed;

+ Learns to observe variations in operating conditions; logs and interprets readings from computer, meters, gauges, charts, tests, and instruments; observes and reports variations in visual appearance, sounds, or smells;

+ Learns to start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control the flow and processing of water or reclaimed water via computer or operator interface terminals;

+ Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings;

+ Assists in the monitoring, controlling, supplying, changing, unloading, and application of chemicals or other materials to the treatment and processing of water or reclaimed water;

+ Communicates with others performing operations or maintenance tasks via phone, two-way radio, and log books;

+ Assists in preparing maintenance repair requests; performs minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and light painting as instructed; uses tools in the performance of maintenance functions;

+ Learns to operate an incinerator by performing inspections and operational tasks as necessary to maintain burner control;

+ Learns to backwash filters by reversing the flow of water;

+ Cleans work area including stairs, equipment, floors, conveyor belts, and plant machines; picks up trash;

+ Learns to perform field tests in compliance with internal regulations such as ammonia concentration-

level assessment, percent total solids, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other related tests; collects water or reclaimed water samples;

+ Learns and demonstrates performance of duties in all operational areas of a plant.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

Possession of a valid driver’s license

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and willreplacethe names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 85% covering Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Science, Information Ordering, Recordkeeping, and Problem Sensitivity, and a computer exam weighted 15% covering 2016 and 2019 Outlook and Excel.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website athttps://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Utilities.

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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