Village of South Bloomfield – Licensed Utility Operator
THE COMPANY
Working for the Village of South Bloomfield means becoming part of a close-knit, supportive family dedicated to serving the community. Here, your work has a direct, meaningful impact on residents’ lives, making every day fulfilling and rewarding. Beyond the job itself, you’ll experience the strong sense of connection and camaraderie that comes with being part of a thriving, tight-knit community—one that values and supports its employees just as much as its residents.
We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Licensed Utility Operator (WW2 and WS1), reporting to the Village Administrator. This person will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintenance work and will operate equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of our village utility plants and system as Operator of Responsible Charge.
The Village of South Bloomfield is on track to become a city by 2030, creating new opportunities for growth and advancement. Employees who grow with the village will gain valuable experience and play a key role in shaping its future.
The right person will enjoy:
- Competitive compensation, with a range of $22.50-$36.00/hour;
- All full-time employees will be eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. A HRA plan is available for those who elect medical. Employees that have medical insurance elsewhere will receive a stipend to offset medical premium costs;
- A collaborative team and excellent work environment;
- An opportunity to work with established and upcoming industry professionals; and
- Training and professional development opportunities.
Additionally, the Village offers weekly pay, all full-time employees will be eligible for Life and AD&D insurance, up to 80 hours of vacation and 120 hours of sick time that rolls over year after year. 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays to use as employees see fit. Bereavement leave available upon request. Uniform allowance for eligible positions.
THE PERSON
Our desired, well-rounded candidate will need to have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Required Training and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
- OEPA class 1 water operator license.
- OEPA class 2 wastewater operator license.
- Ability to read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires the physical conditioning to operate motorized equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
- Ability to frequently lift, hold and carry 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The Position will entail:
- Overseeing a class 2 wastewater plant and class 1 water plant as ORC.
- Contacting residents and business owners in area where service interruptions will impact them and represents the Village in a positive manner in these situations.
- Ensuring the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
- Performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and reporting defects or needed repairs to Village Administrator.
- Performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Preparing and submitting reports and corresponding with regulatory agencies.
- Reading and installing radio-read water meters.
- Assisting in inspections of laterals and service connections.
Additional Details:
This position will require regularly working outside in a variety of weather. Work conditions will include working near moving mechanical parts, frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations, and occasional work in high, precarious places. Additionally, there is occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Regular work schedule will be 7am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday and 2-hour plant checks every other weekend. If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d love to talk to you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to this posting.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is physically located in The Village of South Bloomfield, Ohio and no relocation is offered. The Village of South Bloomfield. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job posting is designed to be a good representation of the job requirements by is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.50 - $36.00 per hour DOQ
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Paid weekly basis
Schedule:
• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime as needed
• Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person