Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Water Pollution Control Division
BGEO Pay Grade 5: $26.72 - $34.12 per hour (requires OEPA Class I Certification)
BGEO Pay Grade 6: $28.06 - $35.81 per hour (requires OEPA Class II Certification)
BGEO Pay Grade 7: $29.44 - $37.60 per hour (requires OEPA Class III Certification & Class A CDL)
Summary:
This full-time, hourly union position is responsible for oversight of the operation of the City's wastewater plant, ensuring effluent quality and proper and efficient plant operation.
Job Responsibilities:
Monitoring plant operations and treatment equipment; performing laboratory tests and collecting samples; adjusting valves, gates, and other equipment; removing and hauling biosolids; performing maintenance and custodial duties; operating trucks and other equipment; maintaining accurate records and reports; communicating operational changes and problems to other shift operators; and attending required training. Must be able to work independently and respond appropriately to changing plant conditions and operational problems. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
Experience/Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; valid Ohio Driver's license; three to five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the required skill sets. State of Ohio Class I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Certification is preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold an OEPA Certification will be considered, provided they are able to obtain a Class I OEPA Wastewater Treatment Certification within two years of hire.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, City-paid life insurance, generous vacation and sick leave policies, eleven paid holidays per year, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) membership, certification pay, shift and weekend differential.
To Apply: Interested individuals must complete an employment application.
External candidates: https://gis.bgohio.org/JobApplication/employmentapplication_add.php#1
Internal candidates: https://gis.bgohio.org/internalapplication/login.php?return=true
Deadline for applying is October 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at (419) 354-6200 or humanresources@bgohio.gov.
The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer
