City of Sheridan
Do you have experience in the water and wastewater industries? The City of Sheridan has a new Water/Wastewater Plant Operator position for the candidate that is interested and has experience working in both fields. A full position description is available on the City’s website: www.cityofsheridanor.com.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year of experience at a level comparable to Wastewater Treatment Plant I and Collections II.
• A minimum of two years of experience at a level comparable to Water Treatment Plant II.
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may substitute for the above requirements, plus certifications, or the ability to be certified according to the chart below.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• CDL with Class A and Tanker Endorsements preferred, must be obtained and maintained within two years of hire.
Below is the list of certifications that are required and/or to be obtained from the Oregon Health Authority for water and from the Department of Environmental Quality for wastewater. R = Required, D = Desirable; must be obtained within three years.
Water: R – Treatment Level I, D -Treatment Level II, D – Distribution Level II
Wastewater: R – Treatment Level I, D – Collections Level II
Salary & Benefits:
The monthly salary for this position is $5,197 to $5,730, depending on certification levels and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position is not eligible for remote work. The City provides paid training and continued education. The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is a Union-represented employee after a six-month probationary period. The City provides excellent health benefits and vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave days. 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.