Wastewater Collection Certified Operator

City of The Dalles • The Dalles, OR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Wastewater Collection Certified Operator with City of The Dalles, you'll be on the front lines of protecting public health, safeguarding the environment, and supporting daily life for thousands of community members. The Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Division is responsible for the infrastructure that provides reliable sewage and industrial wastewater disposal for residential and business communities of City of The Dalles. The Division is responsible for operating and maintaining over 150 miles of sanitary sewer lines, interceptors, and 9 sewer lift stations. This is more than a job – its meaningful work that keeps our community safe and sustainable. Whether you're experienced in utilities or looking to build a career in public service, we offer the training, tools, and support you need to succeed!

Requirements

• Experience effectively communicating technical details verbally and in writing; ability to adapt messaging to meet audience needs with varying levels of technical expertise; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Departmental managers, supervisors, employees, City boards, other agency staff, and the general public.
• Ability to perform installation, preventative maintenance, service and repairs of wastewater collection infrastructure and services, including wastewater system pipelines, lift station pumps, pressure and gravity-flow pipelines, manholes, emergency generators, monitoring control and telemetry systems, water service renewals, service turn on/offs, repair of valves, pipeline connections, repair of utility street cuts, and construction duties necessary to provide for and maintain utilities services for the Department
• Experience completing clear, detailed, definitive reports
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment necessary to carry out the duties and functions assigned this position, including but not limited to dump trucks, loader/backhoe, front end loaders, air compressors, jack hammers, compactors, high pressure jet rodders, flexible steel rodders, excavators, pipe locate equipment and power tools
• Ability to construct and perform maintenance and repairs to sanitary sewer and storm-water collection systems that include line rodding and cleanout, tree root extraction, catch basin cleaning, and placement, repair and installation of pipelines as directed.
• Ability to perform calculations for slopes, volumes, and cubic yards; and ability to perform calculations of fluid hydraulics and chemical calculations necessary in determining flow characteristics
• Ability to use standard computer software and industry-specific programs required for implementation, operation, and record keeping of wastewater activities
• Valid Driver's License
• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-Employment and Regular Drug Screening
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement is required within six (6) months of hire
• Must pass a physical examination as required by OR-OSHA to wear respirator
• The employee is required to be certified within eighteen (18) months of hire at a minimum of Oregon Class I Wastewater Collection Operator.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years' experience in wastewater collection operations
• Developed skills in the operation of construction equipment necessary to this job.
• Additional training in wastewater/water technologies and wastewater system operations and maintenance
• 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

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems to ensure proper flow and prevent blockages.
• Operating a variety of equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, jet trucks, and rodding machines to clean or repair pipelines and manholes.
• Performs installation and repair work on sewer lines, manholes, and service connections.
• Responds to sewer backups, overflows, and emergency calls to restore service and protect public health.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• HRA-VEBA
• Long-Term Disability AD/D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement contributions start after one-year all paid by the City at 13.5% of base wage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED