Rockwood Water PUD
Salary Range: $20.89 per hour, (Desired hours of work is 40 hours per week, but employer is flexible and willing to schedule fewer hours based on employee needs).
Application Deadline: Open until filled. First review of applications will be Friday, May 5, 2023.
Position Duration: Current openings start and end dates are flexible, positions are planned for 90 days starting in June. District work demands could offer extended employment in position.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be evaluated, and qualified candidates will be interviewed. You must have verifiable references with current contact information. If you wish modification of the selection process to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it along with the required application materials. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, background investigation, and verifiable references. Preference will be given to honorably discharged veterans and disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces. To receive veterans’ preference, please complete the veterans’ preference form, including attachment of required materials, and submit with your applications materials.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete and Return a signed District application form along with a cover letter to:
Rockwood Water People’s Utility District
19601 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97230-7430
or email signed and completed documents to:
nclark@rwpud.org
Applications are available at the District office or visit rwpud.org.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/EXAMPLES OF WORK
1. Assist in the installation of mains, fittings, hydrants, services and meters.
2. Assist in repairs and maintenance to mains, hydrants, services and meters.
3. Assist in water quality sampling and monitoring
4. Assist in maintenance of reservoirs, buildings and grounds.
5. Assist in asset allocation of District infrastructure (GPS valves, hydrants, meters)
6. Assist in Leak detection of water mains and services
7. Assist with traffic control setup and flagging of traffic
8. Assist with utility locates
9. Assists with customer service and office duties.
10. Assists in minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
11. Accurately read water meters
12. Assist in delivery of distribution of notices
13. May be requested to operate a variety of power tools and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner including, but not limited to, chainsaw, pipe saw, trash pump, jackhammer, pressure testing and chlorinating pump, lawnmower and weed eater
14. Follows standards as outlined in the District’s Policy Manual.
15. Participates in job shadowing and cross training to assist personnel and departments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver license.
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS
Employees in this classification are expected to arrive at work on time, dress appropriately, hold work related information as confidential, work cooperatively with other employees and maintain positive and helpful working relationships with the public and all customers. Position is planned for 90 days of employment. Training opportunity for individuals to gain experience in several aspects of water distribution system.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to climb, sit, crawl, lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and work in elevated positions. Must be able and willing to work in all types of extreme weather conditions.