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Status

canceled

End Date

Until Filled

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

Hourly $24 to $25

Category

Employment Opportunity

Job Description

  • Not hiring at this time

Salary Range

  • Hourly $24 to $25 (Annual: $49,920 to $52,000) depending on experience

Position

  • Full-time (40 hours per week)

Closing Date

  • Open until filled

General Description

Individuals in this classification perform various field work in water operations and maintenance, landscape, and other tasks such as: installing meters, repairing curb stops, flushing fire hydrants, exercising valves, performing water testing, completing various distribution projects, and supervising contractors on-site.

This position is also responsible for performing routine maintenance of District facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Work is performed in inclement weather and hazardous locations such as street areas, ditches, and confined spaces.

At times, work will include handling chemicals such as Sodium Hypochlorite solutions. This position works directly with the public.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid Oregon driver’s license.
  • Must possess an Oregon Health Authority Water Distribution Operator Certification Level 1 and Cross Connection Control Tester Certification.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate Degree in Water Technology.
  • Must possess knowledge of basic types of tools and standard safety procedures.
  • Must be able to skillfully communicate via public speaking and written documents, emails, and letters.
  • Must be able to operate Microsoft standard business software and learn to operate the CUSI utility billing system.
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in restricted areas, and lift equipment/materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Special Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain an Oregon Health Authority Water Distribution Operator Certification Level 2 within 24 months.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with 3 years of general experience in similar positions or an equivalent combination of training and experience and/or experience in the construction industry and/or repair and maintenance of water systems or irrigation systems.
  • Preference will be given to experience working in municipal or Government agencies.

Employment Benefits

  • 12 paid federal holidays
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation
  • 2 paid health and wellness days
  • 12 paid sick days
  • Employer paid medical, dental, vision, alternative care, and 3 supplemental health plans from Aflac for employee and family. Medical starts after 60 days of hire.
  • Pension - 12% of gross pay to a deferred compensation retirement plan after 6 months
  • On-call duties $210 weekly rotated with other water operators
  • Paid Certification and Training

How to Apply

Applications are available on the website or may be picked up at the Rivergrove Water District Office, 17661 Pilkington Road, Lake Oswego, OR. You may also send an email request for an application to Rivergrove Water District email. Resumes may be attached to the completed application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Completed applications can be returned by email.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.