City of Vernonia
Salary Range: $39,520 – $45,760 ($19/hr – $22/hr) Depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Health Insurance, PERS, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Training.
Description: This is a Full Time, non-exempt position. Position will include all duties necessary to maintain the City’s water treatment and distribution systems, sewer treatment and collection systems, storm water management and streets maintenance, also various duties necessary to maintain City property. The position requires a basic knowledge of the methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to a municipal Public Works Department.
Minimum qualifications: This position requires Class l Certification in:
Water Treatment or Distribution
Wastewater Treatment or Collections
Or the ability to obtain within two years of hire.
Preferred qualifications: Any of the following:
Class ll Water or Wastewater Certifications
Backflow Assembly Tester or Cross Connection Specialist
Oregon Pesticide Applicators License
Class B Commercial Driver’s License
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic in both a team setting as well as independently. Candidates should be dependable, attentive to detail, and able to work well with the public. This position requires an attitude agreeable to outdoor working environments and in all weather conditions.
Please visit our website at vernonia-or.gov for a full job description.
Interested applicants should forward application, cover letter & resume to:
Angie Handegard at City Hall or
financial@vernonia-or.gov
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.