Rockwood Water PUD
Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Full-time; 40 hours per weeks
Closing Date: Open until filled. First review of applications is on April 30th, 2026.
Worker in Training
Salary: $5, 046 per month ($29.1 1hr), plus benefits (position is offered at 40 hours per week).
Water Worker 1
Salary: $5,424-$6,592 per month ($31.29hr- $38.03hr), plus benefits (position is
offered at 40 hours per week).
offered at 40 hours per week).
SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be evaluated, and qualified candidates will be considered for an
interview. You must have verifiable references with current contact information. If you wish
modification of the selection process to accommodate a disability, please make your request in
writing and submit it along with the required application materials. All employment offers are
contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical exam,
background investigation, and verifiable references. Preference will be given to honorably
discharged veterans and disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces. To receive
veterans’ preference, please complete the veterans’ preference form, including attachment of
required materials, and submit with your applications materials.
Application materials will be evaluated, and qualified candidates will be considered for an
interview. You must have verifiable references with current contact information. If you wish
modification of the selection process to accommodate a disability, please make your request in
writing and submit it along with the required application materials. All employment offers are
contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical exam,
background investigation, and verifiable references. Preference will be given to honorably
discharged veterans and disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces. To receive
veterans’ preference, please complete the veterans’ preference form, including attachment of
required materials, and submit with your applications materials.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete and Return a signed District application form along with your resume and cover
letter to:
Complete and Return a signed District application form along with your resume and cover
letter to:
Rockwood Water People’s Utility District
19601 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97230-7430
19601 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97230-7430
or email signed and completed documents to: nc****@***ud.org
Applications are available at the District office or visit www.rwpud.org.
Applications are available at the District office or visit www.rwpud.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION- DISTRIBUTION SERIES
WATER WORKER IN TRAINING/WATER WORKER 1
WATER WORKER IN TRAINING/WATER WORKER 1
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Superintendent / Distribution & Maintenance Supervisor
REPRESENTATION: Represented
REPORTS TO: Superintendent / Distribution & Maintenance Supervisor
REPRESENTATION: Represented
POSITION SUMMARY
The Water Worker in Training (WWIT) and Water Worker 1 positions are entry level positions within the Distribution
Series. These roles are trained to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the District’s Distribution
Department. Work is completed through training along with independent work within a team environment. The work is
reviewed while in progress and upon completion for conformance with instructions and specifications.
Water Worker in Training expectations: Entry level trainee role where training and experience will be provided on the
job. Incumbent will learn a variety of skills, techniques, and systems throughout a 12-month period. Incumbent is
expected to show and perform essential duties of a Water Worker 1 to obtain required certifications to be successful
and transition to a Water Worker 1 level role. Requirements not met within 24 months will result in termination.
Water Worker 1 expectations: Incumbents in this role are expected to perform all duties assigned with minimal
instruction or guidance, completing tasks with accuracy, and proficiency. Incumbent will utilize required certifications to
perform independently, in a team, and continue to grow and train on additional duties within the Distribution Series.
The Water Worker in Training (WWIT) and Water Worker 1 positions are entry level positions within the Distribution
Series. These roles are trained to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the District’s Distribution
Department. Work is completed through training along with independent work within a team environment. The work is
reviewed while in progress and upon completion for conformance with instructions and specifications.
Water Worker in Training expectations: Entry level trainee role where training and experience will be provided on the
job. Incumbent will learn a variety of skills, techniques, and systems throughout a 12-month period. Incumbent is
expected to show and perform essential duties of a Water Worker 1 to obtain required certifications to be successful
and transition to a Water Worker 1 level role. Requirements not met within 24 months will result in termination.
Water Worker 1 expectations: Incumbents in this role are expected to perform all duties assigned with minimal
instruction or guidance, completing tasks with accuracy, and proficiency. Incumbent will utilize required certifications to
perform independently, in a team, and continue to grow and train on additional duties within the Distribution Series.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/EXAMPLES OF WORK
The duties and responsibilities apply to the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of the
water distribution mains, service lines, valves, fire hydrants, residential, commercial, and industrial water meters,
and related district facilities, structures, and appurtenances.
1. Assists in the installation of new water services, including domestic, irrigation and fire prevention, to houses,
buildings, and businesses; assists in the installation of new water mains, fire hydrants and extends water mains
to new developments; pressure test and disinfects water mains or other appurtenances to ensure water safety.
2. Assists in repairs of leaks and breaks on water mains and services; repairs valves, air valves, meter devices,
backflow devices, hydrants, and regulators; Assists in minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
3. Assists in maintenance of reservoirs, buildings and grounds, minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
4. Assists in and is trained on large and small meter replacement, fire hydrant rebuilding and maintenance, pipe
cutting, tapping mains, miscellaneous duties around the shop and yard.
5. Assists and is trained to dig holes and trenches, shore excavations, backfill trenches and holes with hand tools
and equipment for pipe repairs and installation.
6. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks including digging with shovels, spreading gravel, sweeping streets,
spreading asphalt, raking asphalt.
7. Performs a variety of cleaning, landscape maintenance, planting, clearing, mowing and other ground keeping
tasks.
8. Responsible for service vehicle, materials and equipment stocked on vehicle.
9. Operates a variety of power tools and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner including, but not
limited to, chainsaw, pipe saw, trash pump, jackhammer, hydraulic shoring, pressure testing and chlorinating
pump, lawnmower, weed eater, street saw, hydraulic rock splitter, compactor, and welder.
10. Operates dump truck, pickup trucks, passenger vehicle, large and small construction equipment with associated
trailers.
11. Responsible for pre-trip inspections on all vehicles.
12. Responsible for traffic control setup and perform flagging functions.
13. Must understand and be able to safely enter confined spaces.
The duties and responsibilities apply to the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of the
water distribution mains, service lines, valves, fire hydrants, residential, commercial, and industrial water meters,
and related district facilities, structures, and appurtenances.
1. Assists in the installation of new water services, including domestic, irrigation and fire prevention, to houses,
buildings, and businesses; assists in the installation of new water mains, fire hydrants and extends water mains
to new developments; pressure test and disinfects water mains or other appurtenances to ensure water safety.
2. Assists in repairs of leaks and breaks on water mains and services; repairs valves, air valves, meter devices,
backflow devices, hydrants, and regulators; Assists in minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
3. Assists in maintenance of reservoirs, buildings and grounds, minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
4. Assists in and is trained on large and small meter replacement, fire hydrant rebuilding and maintenance, pipe
cutting, tapping mains, miscellaneous duties around the shop and yard.
5. Assists and is trained to dig holes and trenches, shore excavations, backfill trenches and holes with hand tools
and equipment for pipe repairs and installation.
6. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks including digging with shovels, spreading gravel, sweeping streets,
spreading asphalt, raking asphalt.
7. Performs a variety of cleaning, landscape maintenance, planting, clearing, mowing and other ground keeping
tasks.
8. Responsible for service vehicle, materials and equipment stocked on vehicle.
9. Operates a variety of power tools and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner including, but not
limited to, chainsaw, pipe saw, trash pump, jackhammer, hydraulic shoring, pressure testing and chlorinating
pump, lawnmower, weed eater, street saw, hydraulic rock splitter, compactor, and welder.
10. Operates dump truck, pickup trucks, passenger vehicle, large and small construction equipment with associated
trailers.
11. Responsible for pre-trip inspections on all vehicles.
12. Responsible for traffic control setup and perform flagging functions.
13. Must understand and be able to safely enter confined spaces.
14. Follows standards as outlined in the District’s Policy Manual.
15. Must be available for rotating, emergency, and on-call duties (as required), including occasional evening and
weekend work.
16. Participates in cross training as time allows to assist other crew members. Takes on additional assignments as
requested and assists with other positions as needed.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.
18. May be trained on various duties of a Water Worker 2.
15. Must be available for rotating, emergency, and on-call duties (as required), including occasional evening and
weekend work.
16. Participates in cross training as time allows to assist other crew members. Takes on additional assignments as
requested and assists with other positions as needed.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.
18. May be trained on various duties of a Water Worker 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Water Worker in training
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
Water Worker in training
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
Water Worker 1
• Must possess Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• Must possess Oregon Water Distribution Level I certification
• Must possess Oregon Health Authority, Cross Connection Specialist certification
• Must possess Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• Must possess Oregon Water Distribution Level I certification
• Must possess Oregon Health Authority, Cross Connection Specialist certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver license within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Operator in Training (OIT) or Water Distribution level I
certification within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work for long periods of time while standing, squatting, and kneeling.
• Must have the ability to work in traffic.
• Learn and use safe working practices.
• Ability to occasionally lift 70 lbs., carry 60 lbs. and drag heavy materials for short distances.
• Knowledge and skills in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge and ability to perform simple math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver license within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Operator in Training (OIT) or Water Distribution level I
certification within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work for long periods of time while standing, squatting, and kneeling.
• Must have the ability to work in traffic.
• Learn and use safe working practices.
• Ability to occasionally lift 70 lbs., carry 60 lbs. and drag heavy materials for short distances.
• Knowledge and skills in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge and ability to perform simple math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Water Worker in Training:
• Must obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment, District provided training and
testing.
• Must acquire OHA Water Distribution Level I certification prior to advancing to a Water Worker 1
• Must obtain Oregon Health Authority, Cross Connection Specialist certification prior to advancing a Water Worker 1
Water Worker 1 (Required upon placement into classification):
• Must possess Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• Must possess Oregon Water Distribution Level I certification
• Must possess Oregon Health Authority, Cross Connection Specialist certification
Water Worker in Training:
• Must obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment, District provided training and
testing.
• Must acquire OHA Water Distribution Level I certification prior to advancing to a Water Worker 1
• Must obtain Oregon Health Authority, Cross Connection Specialist certification prior to advancing a Water Worker 1
Water Worker 1 (Required upon placement into classification):
• Must possess Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• Must possess Oregon Water Distribution Level I certification
• Must possess Oregon Health Authority, Cross Connection Specialist certification
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS
Employees in this classification are expected to arrive at work on time, dress appropriately, hold work related
information as confidential, work cooperatively with other employees and maintain positive and helpful working
relationships with the public and all customers. Must be available for rotating, emergency, and on-call duties including
Employees in this classification are expected to arrive at work on time, dress appropriately, hold work related
information as confidential, work cooperatively with other employees and maintain positive and helpful working
relationships with the public and all customers. Must be available for rotating, emergency, and on-call duties including
evening and weekend work. Daily tasks requiring significant physical exertion for lifting, climbing, digging, kneeling,
pushing, pulling, and working in adverse weather conditions while applying safe working practices.
pushing, pulling, and working in adverse weather conditions while applying safe working practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to climb, sit, crawl, bend, kneel, push, pull, stoop, and work in elevated positions. Must be able and willing
to work in all types of extreme weather conditions. Must be able to lift 70 pounds, stand for long periods of time, work
for long periods in a confined space.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of the District Superintendent and Distribution & Maintenance Supervisor. Report daily to
a Lead person for direction and instructions.SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of positions in this class.
Must be able to climb, sit, crawl, bend, kneel, push, pull, stoop, and work in elevated positions. Must be able and willing
to work in all types of extreme weather conditions. Must be able to lift 70 pounds, stand for long periods of time, work
for long periods in a confined space.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of the District Superintendent and Distribution & Maintenance Supervisor. Report daily to
a Lead person for direction and instructions.SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of positions in this class.