Facility Operator Junior – Water Treatment Plant

City of Toledo

The City of Toledo is recruiting for a Facility Operator Junior.

How to apply:

• Visit https://www.cityoftoledo.org/jobs to complete an application.
• Submit completed application to sherry.meek@cityoftoledo.org.

SALARY: $4,274 – $4,956/month, DOQ

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*The duties/responsibilities, experience and certifications listed below is a summary of the requirements for the position. To see a full list of the position requirements, please refer to the job description.

Responsible for the general maintenance and operation of the water treatment plant and/or wastewater treatment plant as directed. Acts as the Saturday/Sunday duty operator for the treatment plant which they are assigned and is responsible for daily operation and for minor emergencies as required. This is considered an entry level position.

1. Receives training in the operation of water/wastewater treatment plants from accredited schools, correspondence courses and other operators. Qualified individuals may be requested to “cross-train” and/or provide support at both treatment plant from time-to-time.
2. Takes samples, performs tests, and keeps records as per local, state and federal requirements.
3. Maintains grounds around pumping stations and treatment plants.
4. Incumbent may be placed “ON CALL” for emergencies as directed and/or assigned.
5. Assists public works crews as needed for major problems such as water line breaks, sewer line stoppages, etc., as time allows.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Graduation from High School or GED equivalency.
• Verifiable treatment plant practical experience and/or verifiable educational training highly desirable.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Treatment Plant Level 1 (or higher) Operator certification in Water is required.
• Treatment Plant Level 1 (or higher) Operator certification in Wastewater is desirable.
• Ability and willingness to obtain Oregon Water Treatment WT-2 treatment operator certification within 18-months of appointment is desirable.

Visit the City of Toledo website at www.cityoftoledo.org/jobs for a full job description and application forms. For questions contact Human Resources at 541-336-2247 x 2110.

Toledo is located on the Yaquina River and along U.S. Route 20 in Lincoln County, OR. Toledo is conveniently located 15 minutes away from highway 101 with easy access to the Central Oregon Coast.