Wastewater Operator II

Salary : $27.66 - $35.18 HourlyLocation : North Bend, ORJob Type : Full-TimeDepartment : Public WorksDivision : Wastewater Treatment PlantOpening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM PacificFLSA : Non-ExemptEssential competencies of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time. 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 job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and may be changed by the employer at any time.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, providing that an accommodation(s) does not create an undue hardship for the employer, remove an essential job function, and / or, create a direct safety threat to the individual, or others.GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY : Helps to operate, maintain and monitor process, equipment, and facilities of an activated sludge plant with ten pumping stations.SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Works under the direct supervision of the wastewater superintendent, and indirect supervision from the wastewater operator III.SUPERVISION EXERCISED : Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of this position. However, this position will help with the guidance of operator 1 & summer help.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Unless specifically identified as a "Non-Essential Job Function", the information included in this job description, and any referenced supplemental documents, is considered an "Essential Job Function". Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations, or transitional work assignments, do not waive any of the essential functions for this position. The following information is not all-inclusive.OperationsReads meters & calculates pumping ratesComputer data entryCleans equipment of obstructionsHoses down structures for control of odorsMakes operational changes from data produced by process lab and personal observationsChecks equipment for proper operationLift stationsReads meters & calculates pumping timesCleans stations as neededChecks equipment for proper operation & performs preventative maintenance functions.MaintenancePerforms routine preventative maintenanceLubricates equipmentMakes minor repairs on equipmentLaboratoryDo minor process testing for operationsBack up lab testing in absence of lab techSludge disposalCleaning & preparing sludge bedsOperations of sludge dredge in pondSludge disposal via sludge truck.Grounds & Building maintenanceMaintains lawns & landscapingHelps maintain exterior of buildingsControl of weeds & brushPretreatment ProgramPerforming routine inspections of commercial usersPreparation for inspectionTraining and updating on current informationEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE : The education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.

• Possess an Oregon Wastewater Operations Certification II.
• Possession of an Oregon Wastewater Operators Certification III desirable.
• Possess a valid Oregon Drivers License
• 5 year experience or qualified education in an activated sludge plant with experience in the lab, operations, or maintenance.Preferred :
• Associated Degree in Wastewater Treatment or related field
• Specific understanding of process control of an activated sludge plant
• QA / QC of laboratory testing requirements
• Safety training
• Understanding of bio-solids applicationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
• Ability to work independently and able to develop decision making skills
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical equipment
• Good communication skills
• Able to report & record data
• Ability and knowledge to operate an activated sludge wastewater treatment system
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Possess effective computer skills that include the use of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to read English and process large volumes of information
• Capable of using high school mathematics skills with algebraic concepts
• To be self-motivating, work as a team, and capable of analytical thinking while in the lab and operations
• Capable of acting for the foreman and using judgment that would follow the foreman's intentions
• The ability to drive motor vehicles and operate the following : automobile, sludge truck, riding lawn mower, power tools, power generators, pumps, lab equipment, computers, calculators, copy machines, and telephone. The ability to drive frequently to different locations under different kinds of traffic and weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 0 to 90 lb. up to four feet at intermittent periods. (manhole lids, cement mix, pumps, etc.)
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Pushing of various weights (wheelbarrows, lawnmowers, etc.
• Working safely in confined spaces such as manholes, wet wells, chlorine area, and in the lab.
• Sitting for periods of time on moving equipment.
• Standing for lengthy periods of time.
• Gripping of power equipment.
• Use of the various senses
• Working with various chemicals in the lab and chemical feed building.
• Must be able to walk over uneven surfaces for typically 1.5 miles / day. Stand for a period of up to 8 hours / day. Bend, stoop, climb stairs, and hear so as to communicate with fellow workers and listen for malfunctioning equipment, and assess situations quickly.WORKING CONDITIONSThe City of North Bend is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon's Disability Accommodation and Discrimination laws. We are also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. The City of North Bend will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability, unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on City of North Bend operations, or a safety risk to employee or coworkers, or removes an essential job function. Employees should request an accommodation as soon as it becomes apparent that a reasonable accommodation may be necessary, to enable the employee to perform the essential duties of a position or to participate in the employment process. To discuss an accommodation request, please contact the City Recorder. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in conditions that include : varied-lighting situations, exposure to outdoor environment - both inclement and non-inclement weather conditions : exposure to heat, cold, dampness, and humidity, varying land elevations, moving objects, irregular and / or extended hours, allergenic and and chemical irritants.WORK SCHEDULE : Full-time, 40 hours per week. Typical hours are scheduled between 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday or as assigned, on call as assigned, and weekends possible.For all Full-Time, Non-Union Represented Employees : Competitive Salary : Offered for all positions.STEP Increases : After six months, then annually until the top step.COLA : Annual increase every July.Insurance : The city covers 90% of premiums. Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and more. Optional plans are available.Pension : Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). City covers contributions and 6% for the Individual Account Program (IAP).Savings : Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plans available.Paid Leave : Vacation accrual increases with tenure; initially, eight hours of sick leave / month and 11 paid holidays / year.For International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Employees : STEP Increases : After six months, then annually until the top step.COLA : Annual increase every July.Insurance : The city covers 95% of premiums. Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and more. Optional plans are available.Pension : Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). City covers contributions and 6% for the Individual Account Program (IAP).Savings : Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plans available.Paid Leave : Vacation accrual increases with tenure. 17.5 hours of sick leave / month. Longevity pay after ten years.For North Bend Police Officers Association (NBPOA) Employees : STEP Increases : After six months, then annually until the top step.COLA : Annual increase every July.Insurance : The city covers 95% of premiums. Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, and more. Optional plans are available.Pension : Join the Oregon PERS. The city covers contributions and 6% for IAP.Savings : Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plans available.Paid Leave : Vacation accrual increases with tenure; initially, eight hours of sick leave / month. Longevity pay after ten years.

Salary : $28 - $35