Kiln operator ii

Job Title: Kiln Operator II (Recruitment #26-5026-004)

Date Opened: 5/11/2026 09:00:00 AM – Close Date: 6/14/2026 11:59:00 PM – Salary: $26.78 per hour (Grade 119)

Department: Water – Job Type: Promotional and Open Competitive

Responsibilities

Acts as the lead person responsible for the total operation of a lime kiln and directly supervises the work of the Kiln Operator I on an assigned shift. Must exercise considerable independent judgment to satisfactorily oversee the operation of the lime kiln, and be alert to prevent malfunctioning of equipment either through repair work or use of auxiliary power units. Incumbent ensures efficient operation of all equipment, makes necessary routine adjustments or repairs, monitors various pieces of equipment throughout the plant and collects data relative to lime and carbon dioxide production.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• Experience: Must meet one of the following:
  
  • Two years of hands‑on experience and knowledge gained from working in the operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pumping Facility or Food Processing Facility. Experience with components of rotary kilns preferred; OR
  • Six months of experience as a Kiln Operator I AND a valid Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

General Requirements

Must not be colorblind.

Special Requirements

Must obtain a valid Ohio EPA Water Supply I certification within 24 months of appointment/promotion and maintain as a term and condition of continued employment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 118 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and have been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job‑related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.

Background Check

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.