Ice Fountain Water District
Salary: $47,321 – $66,816 Annually based on experience and qualifications.
The Position: Water Distribution Operator Level I, II
Work Status/Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: *Annual $47,321 – $66,816
*Medical deductible compensation $5,000
*On call compensation $4,200
*Health/vision/dental insurance for employee and family.
*Holiday pay, vacation pay, sick time pay, PERS Benefits.
*Cell phone, work apparel and footwear provided.
Open until filled.
Ice Fountain Water District is a domestic potable water utility located on the western and southern boundary of the city of Hood River and serves a population of 5,600 people with slightly over 2,200 connections. We are seeking to recruit a water utility worker to join our distribution crew.
Occupation description: Primary duties are to perform work on operation, construction, inspection, maintenance and repairs of the Ice Fountain Water distribution system.
Essential Functions: This position is physically demanding. Job skills and responsibilities include, but not limited to: the physical ability and knowledge of installing, replacing, repairing, and maintaining water valves, service lines, main lines, and hydrants; operation of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, excavators and backhoes, and industrial tools and equipment; water meter reading, installing and replacing; ability to conduct and operate the GIS system.
Schedule: This position is forty hours per week, Monday through Friday, plus on call work. Ice Fountain Water District provides its customers emergency response service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Distribution staff operates on an On Call cycle where the employee will be expected to be available on a 24-hour basis for a one-week span in this cycle.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Oregon Water Distribution Level 1 Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire date.
* Oregon Water Distribution level 2 Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 48 months of hire date.
* Oregon Commercial Driver’s License Class A, or the ability to obtain one within 24 months of hire date.
* Oregon Cross Connection Specialist Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 24 months of hire date.
* Traffic Control Flagger Certification, Competent Person Certification, and Confined space Entry Certification, or ability to obtain these within 24 months of hire date.
* Basic construction and mechanical skills.
* Basic knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical and control systems.
* Excellent customer service skills with the general public and work staff.
* Ability to interact and communicate professionally amongst coworkers, supervisors, contractors and the general public.
* Ability to operate a personal computer and related software applications.
* Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
Minimum Qualifications:
* High School diploma or GED
* Valid Oregon driver’s license
* Must live within 30 minutes of the Ice Fountain Water District Boundary.
While this is an at-will position for an indefinite period of time, it is our hope that the successful applicant will remain employed by the District for the long term. This is a rare opportunity. Most of the staff has been employed with the District for many years.
You may email your resume to ifwater@hrecn.net or mail your resume to: 1185 Tucker Road, Hood River 97031. If you prefer, you are welcome to bring your resume by in person to the Ice Fountain Water District office located inside the Westside Fire station at 1185 Tucker Road in Hood River.