Village of Covington, Ohio

Covington is a village in Miami County, Ohio and was incorporated in 1835 on the site of the 1793 Fort Rowdy. Laid out in 1816, Covington was previously known under the names of Friendship, Newberry, and Stillwater. A post office called Stillwater was established in 1825 and changed to the name of Covington, Ohio in 1836.

HIRING – Utility Operator I or II

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Utility Operator I or II

Village of Covington, Ohio

Pay Range: $24.66. – $32.56 (depending on qualifications)

Full Time

The Village of Covington, Ohio, is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Utility Operator I or II for the Village (depending on qualifications).  Under general direction of the Utilities Director and/or Supervisor. The Utility Operator I or II will assist with operating the water and wastewater operations of the Village. And at times may support the Public Works Department as needed.

Qualifications

Operator I

  1. High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  2. Training and / experience which evidences knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations. But not required.
  3. Water Supply License I and/or Wastewater License I (or ability to obtain within one year of hiring)
  4. Preferred at least one (1) year of experience with Water or Wastewater Treatment plant operations. But not required.
  5. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Class B endorsement (must be acquired within 1-year of hiring).
  6. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test and background check.
  1. Valid Ohio driver’s license.

Operator II

  1. High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  2. Training and / experience which evidences knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations;
  3. Water Supply License I and Wastewater License I
  4. At least two (2) years of experience with Water or Wastewater Treatment plant operations.
  5. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Class B endorsement (must be acquired within 1-year of hiring).
  6. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test and background check.
  7. Valid Ohio driver’s license.

BENEFITS

Full Health Insurance (HSA or PPO), with an added Village Contribution of $2,000 for employees or $4,000 for employee + children. 100% Premium paid by the Village. Vacation and sick accrual. 24-hours of personal leave. Life Insurance offered. Short- and Long-Term Disability offered. Dental and Vision offered. 12 paid holidays. Uniform Allowance provided. Continuing Education provided. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Eligible.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume with their qualifications and references to Village Administrator, Village of Covington, 1 South High Street, Covington, Ohio 45318. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. You can email application, cover letter, references, and resume to jordan.hodges@villageofcovington.com. Deadline for application, cover letter, and resume is 4:00 pm on June 9th, 2026.

The Village of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Village to consider all qualified candidates for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, genetic information or family history, or military status.

ATTACHMENTS

APPLICATION 

OPERATOR I – JOB DESCRIPITION 

OPERATOR II – JOB DESCRIPITION 

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