What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Utility Operator position at Nexus Water Group?
Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about our work, our Oregon Water Utilities team is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We provide water and wastewater services to over 8,400 customers in 6 Oregon communities in Deschutes and Klamath Counties. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services. Join us and be a part of a team that values sustainability, innovation, and the wellbeing of our communities.
What We Offer
- Starting Pay Range : $20 - $30 / hour
- 401k Company Match : 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
- Paid Time Off : Starting at 3 weeks annually
- Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
- Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
What You'll Do
Our Utility Operators manage the operation and maintenance of our water treatment and distribution systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable water services.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned :
Operate and maintain potable water facilities, including reservoirs, pumps, and valves.
Maintain wastewater collection systems, respond to service calls, and repair pipelines.
Attend safety classes, use PPE, and adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
Be available for on-call duty 24 / 7, responding promptly to job locations as needed.
Conduct daily inspections, collect operational data, and perform routine facility maintenance.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You'll Bring
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Education and Certifications
Work Experience
Work Environment
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Salary : $20 - $30
