Mount Vernon wants applicants for water, wastewater plant operator

Local residents with a high school diploma and basic chemistry knowledge are just the sort of persons Mount Vernon needs to fill a full-time water and wastewater plant operator position.

Applicants need to sign up by 1 p.m. on March 18, Mayor Matt Starr said. The Civil Service test is scheduled for March 24.

The starting pay for the position is $20.64 per hour, plus benefits.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED along with knowledge of basic chemistry. Some experience in mechanical- and electrical machinery operation and/or maintenance is preferred. More information about the position and the Civil Service examination can be found on the city’s website under Civil Service (mountvernonohio.org/departments/civil-service).

The McKinley Street sewer project has been completed, Starr said. This project runs underneath Curtis Run, a small creek that feeds into the Kokosing River. Temporary fixes have been made to the road, with that work expected to be finished soon.

Sewer backups at Wooster Road and North Mulberry Street took city crews about an hour to get unplugged.

Engineering Department

The North Sandusky street water line is near completion with all residents having been switched over to the new 8-inch water line that is running north and south.

“We also added four hydrants,” Starr said. “The contractor will be tying in the fire line for Dollar General on Monday, and decommissioning the old water main and putting in the new water main to Dollar General.”

The construction zone will come down this week, with final patching of the excavation trenches and side streets.

“Columbia Gas will be in the vicinity, the same area next week,” Starr said. “They need to relocate a gas line so they’re going to be boring underneath the work there.”

The Pittsburgh Avenue water line was installed and pressure-tested. This week bacteria tests will be completed. The line will be run up to the business at 70 Pittsburgh Ave. that wants water, which the mayor said the City was happy to do.

Street Department

Crews continue cold patching potholes on city streets. Citizens may report potholes to the street department at 740-393-9501.

The City has received all the salt that was ordered for the year. The 1,167.02 tons cost the city $72,608.94.

Street Department workers continue tree-trimming and stop sign inspections, Starr said.