Water & Wastewater Operator (Redmond, OR)

At Oregon Water Utilities, we provide water and wastewater services to our community and ensure that our customers have good, clean water. We are proud of our team and what we do, and we hope you'll consider sharing in our mission.

We are looking for a new team member for our Bend/Redmond location. This position performs a variety of tasks including routine monitoring and testing of water and wastewater to assist with facility operation, maintenance, and service. Employee Success is one of our core values. Our team members are provided with on-the-job training, and we also help them achieve operator certifications for water and wastewater.

Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to obtain necessary water and wastewater certifications within 18 months of hire (we provide on-the-job training and support for outside courses and trainings)

Ability to lift or carry up to 90 pounds,walk up to 5 miles per day, andfrequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand

Ability to workon-call hours

Valid Oregondriver's license with acceptable driving record

Essential Job Functions

This is a full-time position, with hours Monday-Friday and on-call hours outside of the regular working hours. This position primarily works outdoors.

Operate the utility's potable water production, distribution and storage to meet customer demand, minimize water production and energy costs, and maintain safe drinking water quality.

Perform construction activities required to repair the water system.

Repair and replace mechanical equipment and perform preventative maintenance programs. Inspect and exercise valves.

Read, remove, and install meters.

Respond to customer service calls and visit customers to checks water leaks, respond to inquiries regarding high/low pressure, no water, high bill complaints, and turn customer services on and off.

Respond to customer calls and make service calls to check sewer backups, flushes lines, and locate sewer line problems.

Operate, maintain and clean wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Maintain and operate recycled water reuse pump station.

Collect samples and perform routine monitoring and testing of wastewater, calibrate instruments, and maintain a daily log.

Inspect plant sites daily to determine that equipment is running within desired limits. Maintain appearance and integrity of landscaping, fencing and other facility structures.

What We Offer

On-the-job training

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, and more)

401(k) plan with company match

Holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave

Certification bonuses

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