We take pride in our work and in our water! The Drinking Water Section is comprised of Water Treatment Operators, Water Technicians, Utility Workers and Meter readers. Each personnel perform duties applicable to the treatment of potable water. With the enhancement and expansion of our system, top quality water is provided to our community today and in the future. Water Treatment Improvements have been made so that the water tastes better and is odor-free, avoids stains on elements, is plentiful for current and expected growth of the City, and maintained by experts.

Water Operator I performs a variety of skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Plant, storage systems, pumping systems and drinking water distribution. The position is responsible for performing process tests, monitoring influent and effluent water parameters and adjusting plant treatment operations to maintain compliance with state and federal water quality standards. Duties include operate and assist in the maintenance of the City's water treatment facilities, storage reservoirs and pumping facilities in order to control the treatment, storage, and distribution of safe drinking water to the City's residents; check alarms, tank and reservoir water levels, pump operations and other information using a computer terminal; inspect chemical dispensing equipment for proper operation; check for proper dosage rates and adjust in accordance with appropriate procedures; troubleshoot computer telemetry systems; perform a variety of maintenance functions including housekeeping duties; maintain or assist in maintenance of motor operated control systems and program logic controllers; and utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed with special attention to operations involving hazardous materials.

This posting is open until filled. First review will be on February 24, 2023, and weekly after that. The position may be under filled at Operator in Training level.

Experience and Training:

High School degree or G.E.D. with a minimum of two (2) year of water treatment operation experience involving potable water treatment and distribution, with supplemental course work in biology, chemistry or a related field, or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Other Requirements:

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  Ability to meet the City of Woodburn's driving standards
• Valid Oregon class C driver's license
• Oregon Water Treatment Operator I certification
• Must pass the pre-employment background check
• Possess the following training/certifications or ability to obtain and maintain after employment: Forklift, flagger, first aid/CPR

All applications will be reviewed against criteria specified in the posting and class specifications. Best qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. All applicants will be notified by email of their status. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for review.

Click on the "Apply" button at the top of this announcement and complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and submit all the required documents prior to job closing.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.