What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Water Distribution Operator position at City of The Dalles?
February 10, 2025
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Certified Water Distribution Operator
City of The Dalles
Closing Date: Open Until Filled - First Review February 24, 2025
DEFINITION: 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. Operates and maintains equipment necessary to achieving these service objectives. Assumes operator "On Call duty" as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Department of Human Resources Certification Program, is desired. The employee is required to be certified within thirteen (13) 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-seven (37) 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 licensed within twelve (12) months of hire.
PAY: $57,067.80 to $77,403.15 annually, plus generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision insurances and employer-paid retirement contributions equal to 13.5% of base wage after one year of employment.
APPLY:
To view the position description and apply, go to:
For more information contact, Angie Wilson, Finance Director at
(541) 506-2030 or AWilson@ci.the-dalles.or.us
EEO/AA
Salary : $57,068 - $77,403
