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Utility Operator Wastewater Treatment Plant and General Maintenance of City Facilities

April 21, 2025 / Heather Davis / Uncategorized

City of Siletz

How to apply:

  • Visit https://www.cityofsiletz.com to complete an application.
  • Submit the completed application to recorder@cityofsiletz.org
  • Veterans Preference Form (if applicable)

SALARY $41,280.00, DOQ + Benefits Package

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 wastewater treatment plant as directed. Acts as the on-call duty operator on a rotating schedule for the treatment plant 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 wastewater treatment plants from accredited schools, correspondence courses, and other operators. Qualified individuals may be requested to “cross-train” and/or provide support at the water 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.
  6. Performs general city maintenance duties, mowing, weed eating, building, and general facility maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

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 Wastewater at the time of appointment is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain Oregon Wastewater WT-1 treatment operator certification within 18-months of appointment is desirable.

Visit the City of Siletz website at www.cityofsiletz.org/jobs for a full job description and application forms.

Siletz is located on the Siletz River and along HWY 229 in Lincoln County, OR. Siletz is conveniently located 15 minutes away from highway 20, With easy access to the Central Oregon Coast HWY 101.

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    1. 8:00 am Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
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    2025

    1. 8:00 am Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Chemeketa Brooks Regional Training Center, Room 105
  4. Aug
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    2025

    1. 8:00 am 31st Annual Summer Classic Conference – Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
  5. Aug
    19
    Tue
    2025

    1. 8:00 am 31st Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Regisration @ Seaside Convention Center

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