Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist III
About The Position
We have one opening at the Water Restoration Plant for a Treatment Plant Specialist III. This vacancy will fill a role that focuses on operations at the Water Restoration Plant. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Incumbents are responsible for performing daily operations and skilled maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and pump stations to ensure the restoration of water to a safe and usable product. Incumbents will perform preventative maintenance, facilities and equipment repair, construction, sampling and analyzing processes to determine regulatory compliance, recommending and/or making process adjustments, completing and compiling computer based data and files, interpreting regulations, performing customer service activities with vendors and contractors, and fabrication. Incumbents create and update maintenance records, and operate hand and power tools and light equipment. Incumbents provide training and guidance to Wastewater Plant Specialist I/II, seasonal and temporary workers. The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Additional coursework in chemistry, biology or science (for operations) or equipment mechanics or electrical (for mechanic)
- 1 year of specialized or technical training
- 5 years of directly related experience in a treatment plant environment
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License – Class C with an acceptable driving record
- Confined Space Supervisor Certificate
- Forklift Certificate
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s degree in a related field is desirable.
- OR DEQ Wastewater Treatment III Certification; Level IV preferred (for Operations)
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class B with tanker endorsement OR DEQ Wastewater Treatment II Certificate (for Mechanic)
- Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Plant Maintenance Technologist III Certificate (for Mechanic)
Responsibilities
- Performing daily operations and skilled maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and pump stations
- Performing preventative maintenance
- Facilities and equipment repair
- Construction
- Sampling and analyzing processes to determine regulatory compliance
- Recommending and/or making process adjustments
- Completing and compiling computer based data and files
- Interpreting regulations
- Performing customer service activities with vendors and contractors
- Fabrication
- Creating and updating maintenance records
- Operating hand and power tools and light equipment
- Providing training and guidance to Wastewater Plant Specialist I/II, seasonal and temporary workers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
