Relief Operator

Relief Operator

Salary

$23.50 - $34.08 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2501276

Department

Regional Sewer District

Opening Date

05/04/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (RSD)

• Description
• Benefits

Objectives

Individual is responsible for traveling county wide to ensure the proper operations of the various package plants, conducting operational testing to ensure quality, and reporting any problems as needed. Individual is responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds, and performing minor mechanical repairs within the Delaware County Regional Sewer District (DCRSD). Individual reports to the Operations Manager.

Job Standards

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 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. Within one-year of employment, must obtain Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator License in addition to required endorsements. All required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• 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 and corrective repairs and also takes preventative measures to protect equipment;
• Performs routine grounds 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;
• Performs mechanical tasks to include but not limited to preventative maintenance measures including oil changes and greasing, and exercising of equipment;
• 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 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;
• Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
• 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/