City of Sheridan
How would you like to work for the water utility that was voted “Overall Best Drinking Water in Oregon 2021”? Do you enjoy hiking in the great outdoors? Do you have experience in water treatment? If you answered yes, then the City of Sheridan has an exciting opportunity for you! The City of Sheridan Water facility is composed of a surface water treatment plant, an impoundment facility with eight miles of transmission line, and ground water. There are four reservoirs with a total storage capacity of approximately 4 million gallons. There is approximately 17 miles of distribution lines, with 1,550 water connections. The Water Treatment Plant Operator performs technical duties associated with the operation and maintenance of the City’s Level III water treatment plant and related facilities. The Water Treatment Plant Operator assists with ensuring the compliance of the treatment plant with regulatory agency requirements and water quality standards. A full Position Description is available on the City’s website www.cityofsheridanor.com.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Oregon Water Treatment Operator Level I Certification with the ability to acquire Level II Water Treatment within two years from date of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• CDL with Class A and Tanker Endorsements preferred, must be obtained and maintained within two years of hire.
• One-year general maintenance, repair, paving, or construction experience in street right-of-way, street maintenance, public works facilities, utility systems, and public improvement.
• Preference will be given for the completion of 60 semester credit hours (or equivalent quarter units) from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in water/wastewater technology, biology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
Salary & Benefits:
The monthly salary range for this position starts at $3,715 to $4,515 depending on certification level and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position is not eligible for remote work. The City provides excellent health benefits and vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave days. The Water Treatment Plant Operator is a Union-represented employee after a six-month probationary period. 100% employer paid retirement plan, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Schedule:
• Work hours are flexible (within normal business hours) with either a five 8-hour per day work week or a four 10-hour per day work week.
• This position is considered a “First Responder” which may be considered essential personnel. This means that in the event City offices close due to inclement weather, etc., you are still required to report to work for your scheduled shift, as well as any overtime or extra hours required.
• This position is subject to a rotating “stand-by” weekend and holiday schedule after training has been completed.
• During stand-by duty period, must be available to respond within 15 minutes.*
• In emergencies, may be called into work and work schedule will be adjusted during the emergency.
• Overtime may be required.
To Apply:
Applications are available at Sheridan City Hall, 120 SW Mill Street, Sheridan or can be downloaded from the City’s website www.cityofsheridanor.com. For consideration, all applicants must submit a completed City of Sheridan employment application to Sheridan City Hall, 120 SW Mill Street. The City will not accept emailed or faxed applications.
Skills/Knowledge Test:
Finalists will be required to pass a skills and knowledge test.
Veteran’s Preference:
If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you must complete the Veterans Preference form and attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 with your application. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran’s Administration benefit summary/award letter along with your application.
Background Check:
Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical which includes drug screening, and successfully pass the City of Sheridan Fit for Duty Testing; job related tests as may be required.
Must successfully pass a driving record background check and criminal history background check and the record must be clear of any criminal convictions for crimes which would preclude the individual from performing the essential job duties and responsibilities.
The City of Sheridan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
Resumes not accepted in lieu of application.
* The union is considering an amendment to change the 15-minute response time requirement to 45 minutes.
Position open until filled.