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Job Overview The Junior Facility Operator is responsible for the general maintenance and operation of the City-operated Water Treatment plant, including equipment operation and maintenance, conducting required testing and recording for plant operations in accordance with City and State of Oregon requirements. This position serves as the Saturday/Sunday duty operator for the water treatment facility – must be able to work weekends - and is paid on a salary basis with overtime eligibility.
This hands-on position offers training opportunities, excellent benefits and the ability to grow into a certified operator role serving the community’s critical infrastructure. Trainee-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position reports to the Public Works Director
There are currently no supervisory functions for this position
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Experience
One (1) year of Public Works or related experience
Practical experience in a treatment plant or industrial maintenance role is highly desirable.
Certifications/Licenses
Valid Oregon State Class C Driver’s License
Oregon Class B Commercial Driver’s license with tank & air brake endorsement within a specified timeframe
Treatment Level 1 Certification within 90 days of appointment
Treatment Level 2 Certification within 18 months of appointment
First Aid/CPR certification, forklift certification and flagger certification are desirable. Grade II or Grade III Water Distribution System operator certificate is highly desirable.
Must be able to submit documentation of the above upon request
Knowledge Of
Basic operating principles of surface water treatment systems, including filtration, disinfection and chemical dosing
Standard operating procedures for monitoring, adjusting and maintaining plant processes (e.g., filter backwashing, flow control, chemical feed adjustments)
Methods and procedures for sampling and analyzing water quality, including turbidity, pH, chlorine residual, alkalinity and temperature
Interpretation of laboratory and process control data to support operational adjustments
Applicable drinking water regulations and reporting requirements, including Oregon Health Authority and EPA standards related to surface water treatment and water quality monitoring
Basic operation and use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for monitoring plant conditions and alarms
Routine maintenance practices for water treatment facilities, including use of hand and power tools and general facility upkeep
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to water treatment operations, including confined space awareness and chemical handling
Skills & Abilities:
Monitoring plant operations and recognizing abnormal conditions
Recording accurate operational and laboratory data and maintaining required logs
Performing routine laboratory tests and applying results to adjust treatment processes
Operating and maintaining equipment used in water treatment and facility upkeep
Using SCADA systems and basic computer applications for data entry and communication
Following written procedures and verbal instructions with attention to detail
Communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the public
Working independently and as part of a team in a safety-focused environment
Essential Functions
Plant Operations (60% of Time)
Monitors all observed variations in operating conditions.
Confirms all equipment is running at set parameters.
Maintains a log of operations and records required information.
Communicates with a supervisor regarding operations and any other essential information.
Maintains and repairs water facility equipment, hand tools and power tools.
Performs general maintenance of the facility, including custodial and landscape work
Backwashes filters.
Lab Testing (25% of Time)
Performs required daily operational tests, including Jar testing, PH testing, turbidity, temperature and alkalinity testing.
Performs state required testing, such as; Oregon Health Authority Surface Water Quality Data Form, Daily Low Chlorine Residual, Peek Hourly Demand Flow, Turbidity Monitoring Report (highest daily turbidity) etc.
Adjusts plant parameters, as needed, based upon laboratory test results.
Special Projects (15% of Time)
A. Assists public works crews as needed for major problems such as water line breaks, sewer line stoppa
