University of Cincinnati
PLANT OPERATOR 1
University of Cincinnati
Overview Under direct supervision, this employee is responsible for monitoring the proper operation of and controlling the various processes and equipment in a facility (e.g., water/wastewater treatment plant, pumping station). May perform process maintenance tasks to ensure normal, continuous operations. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.
Knowledge
High school mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals; solving word problems using mathematical equations); high school algebra desirable.
Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.
Skills
Operate and maintain plant equipment in a safe manner (including skimming, shoveling, turning large valves, controlling high pressure water hoses, climbing ladders, replace shear pins, clean filters, and strainers).
Monitor numerous computer displays and recognize priorities and need for modifications to avoid process upsets that may lead to OEPA or USEPA violations.
Use tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, grease guns, etc.
Use dippers to transfer samples into quart or gallon jars.
Attach and detach discharge hoses, place submersible pumps in underwater tanks, pits, channels, etc.
Operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Open and close valves sized from 1 inch to 72 inches, including some which require overhand or hand‑over‑hand operation.
Move three cubic yard containers of grit, screening, etc., by level, moving containers on dollies, using overhead raking cranes, etc.
Transport, set up, and use hoses varying in size from ¾ inch garden hoses to 3‑inch fire hoses and 8‑inch vactor hoses.
Use basic tools to clean debris from pump casings and ball checks.
Wipe and wash equipment and follow assigned cleaning schedule.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
Abilities
Read gauges, diagrams, charts, and color computer video graphics.
Solve word problems using mathematical equations.
Recognize and respond to process conditions that may lead to process failures or problems.
Read and follow instructions.
Understand plant processes.
Understand chemical and biological treatment characteristics and water/wastewater process control strategies.
Tour plant often in inclement weather, over hard and slippery surfaces, while adhering to safety practices and procedures.
Keep accurate written and computerized records.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors and coworkers.
Remain calm in stressful situations.
Hear and respond to telephone, alarm signals, and unusual noises in the plant.
Work in confined spaces and at heights.
Lift up to 60 lbs.
Wear an air‑supplied and/or filter respiratory protection device in a manner that provides the required protection against toxic fumes, oxygen deficiency, dust, and/or airborne particles.
Climb and descend ladders up to 25 feet.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED (General Education Development) test.
Other Requirements
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
May be required to work irregular and/or rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Positions within the Department of Water: Must have or obtain a Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification (or Operator‑In‑Training designation) and have satisfactory work performance during a 12‑month probationary period in order to pass probation. A Plant Operator 1 possessing the required Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification and one year satisfactory performance as a Plant Operator 1 will be promoted without exam to Plant Operator 2.
Positions within the Department of Sewers: Must have or obtain an Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Certification (or Operator‑In‑Training designation) and have satisfactory work performance during a 12‑month probationary period in order to pass probation. A Plant Operator 1 possessing the required Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification and one year satisfactory performance as a Plant Operator 1 will be promoted without exam to Plant Operator 2.
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level coursework at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case‑by‑case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold; exposure to computer screens; work in confined spaces, closely with others, with machinery, on ladders/scaffolds; work around moving objects/vehicles, on slippery or uneven surfaces; work with electrical energy; exposure to vibrations, noise; exposure to dust, silica, etc.; exposure to fumes, smoke, gases; work with toxic chemicals; sewage.
Physical Conditions Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate and heavy lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate all assigned machinery; must be able to operate assigned vehicle; for some positions, must maintain ability to pass annual respirator fit tests as required by OSHA; and have good hearing and vision.
Benefits Overview The City of Cincinnati offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees. Below is a summary of benefits for full‑time employees.
• Training programs ranging from job‑specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction to management training.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance The City offers 3 medical plans to all full‑time employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non‑city eligible group plan.
Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. New hires and re‑hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati’s Retirement System (CRS). An Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax‑deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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Overview Under direct supervision, this employee is responsible for monitoring the proper operation of and controlling the various processes and equipment in a facility (e.g., water/wastewater treatment plant, pumping station). May perform process maintenance tasks to ensure normal, continuous operations. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.
Knowledge
High school mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals; solving word problems using mathematical equations); high school algebra desirable.
Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.
Skills
Operate and maintain plant equipment in a safe manner (including skimming, shoveling, turning large valves, controlling high pressure water hoses, climbing ladders, replace shear pins, clean filters, and strainers).
Monitor numerous computer displays and recognize priorities and need for modifications to avoid process upsets that may lead to OEPA or USEPA violations.
Use tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, grease guns, etc.
Use dippers to transfer samples into quart or gallon jars.
Attach and detach discharge hoses, place submersible pumps in underwater tanks, pits, channels, etc.
Operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Open and close valves sized from 1 inch to 72 inches, including some which require overhand or hand‑over‑hand operation.
Move three cubic yard containers of grit, screening, etc., by level, moving containers on dollies, using overhead raking cranes, etc.
Transport, set up, and use hoses varying in size from ¾ inch garden hoses to 3‑inch fire hoses and 8‑inch vactor hoses.
Use basic tools to clean debris from pump casings and ball checks.
Wipe and wash equipment and follow assigned cleaning schedule.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
Abilities
Read gauges, diagrams, charts, and color computer video graphics.
Solve word problems using mathematical equations.
Recognize and respond to process conditions that may lead to process failures or problems.
Read and follow instructions.
Understand plant processes.
Understand chemical and biological treatment characteristics and water/wastewater process control strategies.
Tour plant often in inclement weather, over hard and slippery surfaces, while adhering to safety practices and procedures.
Keep accurate written and computerized records.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors and coworkers.
Remain calm in stressful situations.
Hear and respond to telephone, alarm signals, and unusual noises in the plant.
Work in confined spaces and at heights.
Lift up to 60 lbs.
Wear an air‑supplied and/or filter respiratory protection device in a manner that provides the required protection against toxic fumes, oxygen deficiency, dust, and/or airborne particles.
Climb and descend ladders up to 25 feet.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED (General Education Development) test.
Other Requirements
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
May be required to work irregular and/or rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Positions within the Department of Water: Must have or obtain a Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification (or Operator‑In‑Training designation) and have satisfactory work performance during a 12‑month probationary period in order to pass probation. A Plant Operator 1 possessing the required Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification and one year satisfactory performance as a Plant Operator 1 will be promoted without exam to Plant Operator 2.
Positions within the Department of Sewers: Must have or obtain an Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Certification (or Operator‑In‑Training designation) and have satisfactory work performance during a 12‑month probationary period in order to pass probation. A Plant Operator 1 possessing the required Ohio EPA Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification and one year satisfactory performance as a Plant Operator 1 will be promoted without exam to Plant Operator 2.
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level coursework at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case‑by‑case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold; exposure to computer screens; work in confined spaces, closely with others, with machinery, on ladders/scaffolds; work around moving objects/vehicles, on slippery or uneven surfaces; work with electrical energy; exposure to vibrations, noise; exposure to dust, silica, etc.; exposure to fumes, smoke, gases; work with toxic chemicals; sewage.
Physical Conditions Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate and heavy lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate all assigned machinery; must be able to operate assigned vehicle; for some positions, must maintain ability to pass annual respirator fit tests as required by OSHA; and have good hearing and vision.
Benefits Overview The City of Cincinnati offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees. Below is a summary of benefits for full‑time employees.
• Training programs ranging from job‑specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction to management training.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance The City offers 3 medical plans to all full‑time employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non‑city eligible group plan.
Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. New hires and re‑hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati’s Retirement System (CRS). An Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax‑deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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