June 27, 2024

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Water Distribution Certified Operator

City of The Dalles

Closing Date: Open until filled, first review of applications will be July 17, 2024

This is a full-time Union eligible position. Performs skilled and semi-skilled task assignments necessary to the operation and maintenance of the Water Distribution Division and, when necessary, provides service assistance to the wastewater collection and transportation systems as may be directed. Operates and maintains equipment necessary to achieving these service objectives. Is assigned to On-Call duties on a 24 hour per day basis according to a schedule of rotational assignment developed by the Division Manager or Public Works Director for weekly service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough Knowledge of:

Mechanical and hydraulic functions of pumps, lift stations, valving, and electrical functions necessary to motors and telemetry systems is desired. Computer data processing skills necessary to the implementation, operation, and record keeping programs for the City is desired. Construction equipment operation, construction standards, methods, practices, and applications necessary to water distribution operations and maintenance is desired. Mathematics for the calculation of fluid hydraulics and chemical calculations necessary in determining flow characteristics, chemical dosing and certain laboratory procedures for monitoring water quality in the distribution system is desired. Safety rules and regulations established by State, Federal and local jurisdictions as relates and applies to water and wastewater utility operations and maintenance is desired.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Minimum Requirements:

TRAINING: High School Graduation (or equivalent) is required. Additional training in water/wastewater technologies and water system operations and maintenance is desired.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years' experience in water distribution operations is desired. Developed skills in the operation of construction equipment necessary to this job.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES:

• An Oregon Class II Water Distribution Operator or higher, or its reciprocal equivalent acceptable to the Oregon Drinking Water Services Division of the Oregon Health Authority, is desired. The employee is required to be certified within twelve (12) months of hire at a minimum of Oregon Class I Water Distribution Operator, and is required to achieve Class II Water Distribution certification within thirty (36) months.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement within 6 months of the time of hire is desired. The employee is required to be certified within twelve (12) months of hire.

To apply, https://thedalles.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Review the positions description and minimum qualifications, answer the screening questions, submit a resume, and complete the application.

The current wage for this position is $57,067.80 to $77,403.15 depending on qualifications and experience. New hires that do not have a current certification are typically hired at $57,067.80 to $59,741.73 depending on qualifications.

EEO/AA

No background or drug test will be initiated until a signed tentative offer letter has been received. The final candidate selected for this position is subject to pre-employment criminal history background check and pre-employment drug testing. Only criminal history that would place an undue risk on the City or community will prohibit a candidate from being hired. This position is either classified as safety sensitive or requires a Commercial Driver's License. The final candidate is subject to pre-employment drug testing. A positive drug test, including for marijuana, is grounds for rescinding a job offer. The person hired for this position will also be subject to random drug testing.