Wastewater Collection Certified Operator - City of The Dalles

October 2, 2024

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Wastewater Collection Certified Operator

City of The Dalles

Closing Date: Open until filled, first review October 21, 2024

This is a full-time Union eligible position. Performs skilled and semi-skilled task assignments necessary to the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection Division in the area of wastewater and storm-water collection systems and, when necessary, provides service assistance to the water distribution and transportation systems as may be directed. Operates and maintains equipment necessary to achieving these service objectives. Is assigned to On-Call duties on a 24 hour per day basis according to a schedule of rotational assignment developed by the Division Manager or Public Works Director for weekly service. This and all City Employees are public servants. As such, employees are expected to follow City policy and maintain the highest professional conduct. In accepting employment with the City of The Dalles, employees are expected to maintain a positive public image.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Minimum Requirements:

TRAINING: High School Graduation (or equivalent) is required. Additional training in wastewater/water technologies and wastewater system operations and maintenance is desired.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years' experience in wastewater collection operations is desired. Developed skills in the operation of construction equipment necessary to this job.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES:

• An Oregon Class II Wastewater Collection Operator or higher, or its reciprocal equivalent acceptable to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Certification Program, is desired. The employee is required to be certified within eighteen (18) months of hire at a minimum of Oregon Class I Wastewater Collection Operator.
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement within 6 months of the time of hire is desired. The employee is required to be certified within twelve (12) months of hire.

Wage: $57,067.80 to $58,779.83 for Operator In-Training

$59,741.73 to $77,403.15 depending on experience and qualifications. Currently certified new hires will typically start between $59,741.73 and $68,771.70 depending on experience and current certification level.

To Apply: https://thedalles.applicantpro.com/jobs/

EEO/AA

No background or drug test will be initiated until a signed tentative offer letter has been received. The final candidate selected for this position is subject to pre-employment criminal history background check and pre-employment drug testing. Only criminal history that would place an undue risk on the City or community will prohibit a candidate from being hired. This position is either classified as safety sensitive or requires a Commercial Driver's License. The final candidate is subject to pre-employment drug testing. A positive drug test, including for marijuana, is grounds for rescinding a job offer. The person hired for this position will also be subject to random drug testing.