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Treatment Plant Operator

January 19, 2021 / Heather Davis / Uncategorized

City of Rockaway Beach

See position descriptions and our application form at our Employment Openings page.  Submit resumes and applications to the City of Rockaway Beach, P.O. Box 5, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136, or by email to cityhall@corb.us  First review of applications will be held February 1, 2021.

City of Rockaway Beach – Plant Operator I/II
The City of Rockaway Beach is seeking a motivated individual to join the Public Works team as a Treatment Plant Operator I or II, depending on experience and certification.

The Operator I position performs a variety of technical duties involved in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City’s public infrastructure and equipment with an emphasis on the City’s water and wastewater systems. This is an entry level position. The applicant must either possess or be reasonably able to obtain an Oregon Water Treatment I Certification and an Oregon Wastewater Treatment 1 certification within 2 years of employment. Starting wage for Operator I ranges from $18.72- $21.71 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

The Operator II is an intermediate level position, performing inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the City’s water and wastewater systems. This position requires basic to intermediate knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operation and technical skills to interpret telemetry information and generate compliance reports. The applicant must either possess or be reasonably able to obtain an Oregon Water Treatment 2 Certification and an Oregon Wastewater Treatment 2 certification within 12 months of employment. Starting wage for Operator II ranges from $23.03- $26.70 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

Both positions require a high school diploma or GED, and possession of a valid Oregon Drivers License. Applicants must pass a background/driving check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening. Both positions are full-time 40-hour per week hourly position with competitive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Employees in each position must to be able to respond to call-outs and/or emergencies within 20 minutes. Position descriptions and employment application are available in person, by appointment, at the front counter of City Hall (276 S. Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136) or online via the City’s website at www.corb.us. The City of Rockaway Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*First Review of Applications: February 1, 2021*

Next Training/Events

  1. Feb
    23
    Tue
    2021

    1. 8:00 am Math for Operators and/or Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection @ Shilo Inn- Capitol Room
  2. Feb
    24
    Wed
    2021

    1. 8:00 am Confined Space and Jobsite Safety @ Shilo Inn- Capitol Room
  3. Mar
    1
    Mon
    2021

    1. 9:00 am 43rd Annual Management & Technical Conference @ Sunriver Resort
  4. Mar
    3
    Wed
    2021

    1. 8:00 am 43rd Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
  5. Mar
    9
    Tue
    2021

    1. 8:00 am Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Shilo Inn- Capitol Room

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