Employment Opportunities

Consider Joining the Village of Crestline Team

Please review our Vision, Mission, and Values! If this aligns with you, please apply to the available positions below:

Vision
Crestline is an advancing, extraordinary CITY with community pride.

Mission
The Crestline Administration is a dedicated, cohesive team that provides excellent public services and enhances the quality of life for all generations of residents.
We provide the safety, the administration, the maintenance, and the utilities that make Crestline great.

Values

Intentionality:

  1. We are forward thinking in our plans and purposeful in our processes.
  2. We take bold action in response to current changes.
  3. We create clear goals and keep to the mission.

Responsibility:

  1. We take personal ownership of our quality of work and our mistakes.
  2. We stand up for what is right – not what is popular.

Authenticity:

  1. We are honest in our reporting, our image, and our work.
  2. We measure the outcomes of our work.
  3. We do not promise what we cannot deliver.

Teamwork:

  1. We look out for each other.
  2. We support and trust each other.
  3. We communicate and share resources between departments.
  4. We act as though the effect of the team is greater than the contribution of an individual.
  5. We give each other grace to grow and share honestly.

Community:

  1. We interface with the public.
  2. We care about their quality of life.
  3. We are proud to serve Crestline.

Simplicity:

  1. We promote common-sense thinking.
  2. We are casual in our approach and meetings.
  3. We don’t hide behind pretense, paperwork, and ceremony.

Resilience:

  1. We remain extraordinary even in the face of complaints and threats.
  2. We don’t give up when things are complicated or uncertain.

Crestline Wastewater Treatment Plant – Plant Operator

The Village of Crestline is looking to fill a Full-time Plant Operator Position.  Pay Range according to chart below.

1st Year$16.48
2nd Year$18.03
3rd Year$19.57
4th Year$22.15
5 + Years$23.69
License / CertificationPay Increase
Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment License$ 1.00
Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement$ 0.50
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Herbicide Applicators License$ 0.50

If you have a desire to serve your community and have great mechanical skills, then we invite you to send a resume and cover letter and apply to join our great team.

Position Description
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
Full-Time, Permanent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to perform technical, operational, and maintenance duties related to the treatment of wastewater in the Village of Crestline. The Sewer Treatment Plant Operator works under the direction of the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent.

This position requires technical knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot treatment systems to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

The following are examples of the job duties but do not include all the possible tasks to be performed:
(Note – this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)

  • Operates and monitors treatment systems, including pumps, valves, and chemical feeders to ensure proper treatment and distribution.
  • Records and interprets readings from gauges, meters, and control panels to make necessary operational adjustments.
  • Handles and administers chemicals used in the treatment process, ensuring proper compliance with safety regulations.
  • Operates wastewater treatment processes, including sludge processing, aeration, and disinfection.
  • Collects samples and conducts basic laboratory tests to monitor environmental compliance.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment and infrastructure.
  • Maintains records and logs of operational activities, lab results, and maintenance performed.
  • Responds to emergency situations, including pump failures, water main breaks, and sewer blockages.
  • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
  • Assists in sewer maintenance, including lift stations and sewer lines.
  • Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, dump trucks, and jetting equipment as needed.
  • Provides support in construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Performs general housekeeping and upkeep of treatment facilities and equipment.

JOB SETTING:
The duties of this position will be performed primarily in a treatment plant setting and outdoors in various weather conditions. Work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, raw sewage, and confined spaces. The incumbent will work under moderate supervision and must be available for emergency call-outs.

EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:

  1. Contact with the General Public: Occasionally
  2. Customer Contact: Occasionally
  3. Deadlines under Pressure: Frequently
  4. Switching between multiple tasks: Frequently
  5. Working Alone: Periodically

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. Bending: 5-50%
  2. Crouching: 5-50%
  3. Reaching: 5-50%
  4. Standing: 25-75%
  5. Walking: 25-75%
  6. Sitting: 5-25%
  7. Lifting / Carrying: 5-50% (Maximum weight to be lifted 50 lbs.)
  8. Keyboarding: 5-25%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in water/wastewater operations. A Class I Wastewater Treatment License is required within 18 months of employment (Class II preferred). A valid State of Ohio driver’s license is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment.
  • Safety practices related to chemical handling and plant operations.
  • Operation and maintenance of pumps, valves, and treatment equipment.
  • Regulatory requirements for water and wastewater treatment.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

SKILLED IN:

  • Operating and troubleshooting wastewater treatment systems.
  • Performing routine laboratory analysis and interpreting results.
  • Using hand and power tools for maintenance and repair.
  • Maintaining accurate records and reports.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.

ABILITY TO:

  • Monitor and adjust treatment processes based on operational data.
  • Perform physical labor in various weather conditions.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Follow safety procedures and regulations.
  • Respond to emergency situations promptly.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.
  • Must be willing to be on-call for emergency situations.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; motor vehicle record (MVR) check; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.

Interested applicants are encouraged to complete a Village of Crestline Employment Application and submit with a cover letter and resume.

We will begin reviewing resumes immediately.  This position is open until filled.

Please email your application, resume and cover letter to: [email protected]  or mail to:

Village of Crestline
Attn: Corey M. Spackey
100 N. Seltzer St., Crestline, OH  44827

Crestline Service Department – Maintenance Operator

The Village of Crestline is looking to fill a Full-time Maintenance Operator Position.

Pay Range Starting: $12.74 per hour.

Operator ExperiencePay Rate
5+ Years$17.39
48-60 Months$16.39
36-48 Months$15.63
24-36 Months$15.24
12-24 Months$14.88
6-12 Months$13.13
0-6 Months$12.74

If you have a desire to serve your community and have great mechanical skills, then we invite you to send a resume and cover letter and apply to join our great team.

Qualifications

(An example of acceptable qualifications)

Completion of secondary education supplemented by general construction or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

State of Ohio valid driver’s license

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics

Knowledge of: department policies and procedures; safety practices and procedures; road construction, maintenance, and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair; traffic control; traffic signals; snow and ice removal; water distribution systems construction, maintenance, and repair; water distribution systems and components; water distribution principles and practices; water meter maintenance and repair;

Skill in:  motor vehicle operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; snow plow operation; use or operation of medium/heavy equipment.

Ability to: carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; communicate effectively; recognize safety warnings; develop and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate physical endurance; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions.

Essential Functions of the Position

  1. Performs construction, maintenance and repair functions; operates heavy equipment to perform construction, maintenance and repair activities (e.g., graders, dozers, heavy front-end loaders, heavy rollers, etc.); operates motorized street sweeper; performs street patching or construction work and curb and gutter improvements; operates street striping equipment; erects sign posts and signs; maintains street markings; paints street markings; installs non-electric traffic control devices; maintains street lights and traffic lights; constructs, repairs and maintains catch basins, culverts and bridges; builds headwalls and piling; removes and installs new bridge decks, flooring, supports and rails; paints bridges, guard rails, buildings and equipment with power sprayer or brush; prepares metal and wood for painting; operates farm type tractors with rotary mowing attachments; operates small power mowers; operates pick-up truck to haul dirt, gravel, and debris, etc.; operates a dump truck  to haul gravel, asphalt, brick, fill dirt and related materials; operates truck equipped with snow plow; cuts, loads and hauls trees; operates miscellaneous equipment to perform street-related work activities (e.g., air compressor, sand spreader, street salter, cement mixer, etc.); flags traffic at construction sites;  sprays weeds and cleans river dams; inspects all recreational areas, parks and playgrounds for safety to general public; operates miscellaneous power and hand tools (e.g., chain saw, jack hammer, shovels, rakes, etc.); performs a variety of unskilled labor tasks requiring bending, lifting, stooping, pushing and pulling to maintain roads and bridges; receives and responds to calls via two-way radio.
  2. Performs equipment/vehicle maintenance and repair functions; performs initial inspections of equipment and vehicles; diagnoses malfunctions; inspects, analyzes, overhauls, repairs and  maintains automotive and construction vehicles (e.g., trucks, tractors, graders, rollers, sweepers, etc.); inspects, adjusts, repairs and replaces vehicle units and parts (e.g., brakes, clutches, transmissions, hydraulic lines and cylinders, differentials, axles, gears, etc.); performs a variety of vehicle maintenance duties (e.g., changes oil and filters, lubricates, checks systems, replaces worn parts, etc.); operates standard testing equipment to perform engine tune-ups; tests repaired equipment/vehicles for proper operation; uses electric and acetylene welding and braising  equipment to repair and/or fabricate equipment and parts; solicits and secures minimum quotes for needed parts; conducts periodic inventory; expedites stock orders to provide needed stock in timely    fashion; maintains constant communication with supervisor regarding availability of needed parts; inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
  3. Installs and repairs a variety of water distribution system components; disassembles, tests, cleans, repairs, reassembles  and paints and installs water meters; field tests and replaces large meters in field; determines meter sizes for service in special cases; installs portable registers on commercial meters; performs water meter reading duties e.g., records meter readings, maintains records of meters read, reports meters which are not accessible for reading, etc.; determines consistency of readings; reports inconsistencies; operates suction pumps to empty curb boxes of water; reports apparent property leaks to owners; takes final water meter readings and turns water off for people who are moving, and turns water on for persons moving into residence; answers customer questions about water meter reading and billing procedures.
  4. Performs sewer maintenance functions; assists in planning, directing, and coordinating construction, maintenance and repair of sanitary and storm sewers and related facilities; ensures   that standard safety practices and traffic control procedures are followed at work sites; maintains and operates sewer maintenance equipment and facilities in times of emergency; cleans riverbeds by hand or with machinery; constructs retaining walls along river; sprays weeds and cleans river dams.
  5. Performs emergency functions; receives and responds to calls for emergency assistance at all times and in often inclement weather and/or hazardous situations; notifies Foreman of emergency situations; assigns personnel to handle complaints and emergencies.            
  6. Performs record functions; prepares and maintains information of a sensitive or confidential nature; maintains time and material records; maintains record of work completed; maintains inventory records.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; maintains required licenses and certifications.

Performs other duties as required.

Equipment Operated

(The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive)

Pick-up truck, dump truck, skid loader, backhoe, jetting equipment, computer, generators, front-end loader, street sweeper, small mowers, electrical tools, chainsaws, hand tools.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.

Please submit a completed Village of Crestline Employment Application and a resume.  We will begin reviewing resumes immediately.

Please email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]  or mail to:

Village of Crestline
Attn: Corey M. Spackey
100 N. Seltzer St., Crestline, OH  44827

Full Time Police and Fire Dispatcher

The Village of Crestline is looking for a Full-time Police and Fire Dispatcher. The responsibilities of a Dispatcher are including, but not limited to:

  • Answering 911 calls
  • Dispatch the Police Officers and Firefighters
  • Answering emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Computer operation of various programs
  • Customer service
  • Administrative work, such as taking payments for tickets and fines

Police and Fire Dispatcher Full & Part-time pay range/benefits:

Length of ServiceRate
1st Year$14.12
2nd Year$15.12
3rd Year$16.12
4th Year$17.00
5+ Years$18.00
Part Time$14.12

Full time staff are offered the following benefits:

  • Dental
  • Health
  • Vision
  • Life
  • PTO
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Monetary Uniform Allowance
  • Offer OPERS/Retirement

If you have a desire to serve your community and have great telecommunications skills, then we invite you to send a resume and cover letter and apply to join our great team.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Ability to do the following: Carry out instructions in written and oral form; Accurately verbalize caller information to Police, Fire and Emergency Services; Accurately transfer information into the CAD (Computer-Aided Design) program. Note that these are the minimum qualifications, there may be more responsibilities with this position. Some of these tasks can be developed during employment, such as the CAD program.

Knowledge of: department policies and procedures, CAD program, LEADS system (Law Enforcement Automated Data System), 911 system, telephone console operation, use of modern office equipment (Developed after employment).

Skills required:

  • Typing
  • Computer operation
  • Multi-tasking
  • Phone operation

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND/OR NIGHTS!

We will begin reviewing resumes immediately. Cover letters are preferred, but not required.

Please email you resume to: [email protected]
Or you can drop off/mail it to The Crestline Police Department at:
Attn: Alice McElvain
Village Hall, 100 N. Seltzer St. Crestline, Ohio 44827
Office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday – Friday

Applications are also available at the Crestline Police Department located at:
100 N. Seltzer St. Crestline, Ohio 44827
Open 24/7

The Village of Crestline is an equal opportunity/ADA employer.

Village of Crestline Team Values:
Here at the Village of Crestline we are guided by our 5 team values.

  1. Excellent customer service is the priority of our teams.
  2. We decide daily to bring joy and a positive attitude to work.
  3. We challenge ourselves and each other to produce excellence.
  4. We love our citizens.
  5. We take care of one another.

Village of Crestline Team Values

Here at the Village of Crestline we are guided by our 5 Team Values.

  • 1 Excellent customer service is the priority of our teams.
  • 2 We decide daily to bring joy and a positive attitude to work.
  • 3 We challenge ourselves and each other to produce excellence.
  • 4 We love our citizens .
  • 5 We take care of one another.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

THE VILLAGE OF CRESTLINE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER