7 hours ago
$19 - $36
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Delaware, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Company Size
51-200 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
plant operations
control monitoring
chemical dosing
backwashing
quality testing
maintenance
The primary responsibility is to operate and control water‑treatment plant machinery and equipment to supply safe, potable water to Del‑Co Water customers. Operators must monitor panel boards, regulate flow rates, pressures, and water elevation, and manage chemical dosing—including chlorine, fluoride, and lime—to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. Additional duties include backwashing tanks and filter beds, performing routine maintenance with hand and power tools, conducting basic water‑quality tests, and maintaining accurate logs.
- Operate water‑treatment plant machinery to deliver safe potable water.
- Monitor panel boards and adjust controls for flow rates, pressure, and water elevation.
- Dose chemicals (chlorine, fluoride, lime) and run agitators to mix and treat water.
- Perform backwash cycles on tanks and filter beds at scheduled intervals.
- Regulate valves and flow dials to maintain proper filter and pump rates.
- Conduct basic water‑quality tests (pH, alkalinity, chlorine, hardness, turbidity, fluoride) and log results.
- Perform routine maintenance using hand and power tools.
- Respond to after‑hour inquiries and coordinate required staff support.
- Maintain water‑quality trending in the distribution system and troubleshoot issues.
Requirements
epa license
wet chemistry
high school
driver license
independent
problem solving
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and obtain the appropriate Ohio EPA Water Treatment Plant Operator license for their level within 24 months of hire. Required licensure includes Class I for Plant Operator I, Class II for Plant Operator II, and Class III for Plant Operator III, with additional certification in wet‑chemistry within three months. Candidates should be able to work independently, perform manual labor in adverse weather, hold a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities related to water‑quality issues.
- Hold the appropriate Ohio EPA Class I‑III Water Treatment Operator license (as required).
- Obtain wet‑chemistry certification within three months of hire.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently in adverse weather.
Benefits
Del‑Co Water is dedicated to delivering a vital water resource to the communities it serves. Recognized as a Top Workplace award winner, the company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a generous employer‑funded retirement contribution, 401(k) and Roth options, paid time off, and educational reimbursement. Employees enjoy a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and overall well‑being.
The Plant Operator positions report to the Chief Operator and are classified as hourly, non‑exempt, full‑time roles within the Treatment Plant Operations department. Grades and hourly rates vary by licensure level, ranging from Plant Operator IV ($19.31‑$23.39) to Plant Operator III ($29.76‑$36.54), with a $2.00 per hour second‑shift differential. Work schedules cover a second‑shift Monday‑Wednesday (2 pm‑10 pm) and a first‑shift weekend schedule (Saturday‑Sunday, 6 am‑2 pm) at the Delaware, OH Olentangy Campus and the Lewis Center, OH RES Campus.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Del-Co Water, a 501-C (12) corporation, is a private, non-profit public drinking water system with a service area that extends into eight central Ohio counties. As a public water supplier, Del-Co Water operates under the authority of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). A license (PWS-2101412) issued by Ohio EPA covers the operation, maintenance, and water quality activities related to the four water treatment facilities, the network of underground piping, and a series of 30 elevated storage tanks. Over the years Del-Co Water has increased the capacity of the drinking water system in response to the rapid population growth in the central Ohio region. The current design capacity of the treatment facilities is 45.5 million gallons of drinking water per day. Del-Co Water is currently reviewing demographic projections and expects continued growth of residential communities within the Del-Co service area. With this information, Del-Co Water will keep pace with future expansion by identifying and designing key infrastructure elements. Del-Co Water is committed to providing the best level of service related to drinking water to all current and future customers.