Salary Range: $ 65,827 - $101,337 annually

Placement on the range determined by relevant experience presented in application materials.

Full-time, exempt/non-exempt position plus full benefits package.

This position is open until filled. First review of applications will take place on January 21, 2025.

About This Opportunity

Join us in shaping the future of water treatment at the brand new state-of-the art water Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS) treatment plant! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water to our community. The WWSS WTP is a partnership between Tualatin Valley Water District, City of Hillsboro and Beaverton. Hillsboro Water will be operating the water treatment plant and raw water facility on behalf of the WWSS. Through this partnership, commissioning will begin in 2025, with delivery of potable water by July 1, 2026.

We are currently seeking two (2) Water Treatment Operators to join our team in operating and maintaining the WWSS water treatment plant. This is a brand new state-of-the-art facility which includes a ballasted flocculation, ozone, and UV treatment. In this role you will play a critical part in ensuring optimal plant performance, along with successful commissioning and start up activities.

Position Overview

As a Water Treatment Plant Operator (maintenance), you will provide technical, operational and maintenance services related to water treatment plant operations, instrumentation, and service delivery. This position will report to the WWSS WTP located in Sherwood, OR. Successful candidate(s) will be a certified water treatment plant operator with maintenance experience whose day-to-day function will be performing both preventative and reactive maintenance on raw water facility and water treatment plant assets.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all water treatment plant assets and raw water facility assets. The raw water facility is located in Wilsonville.
Document all maintenance activities, receipts, invoices within asset management system.
Use electronic operations and maintenance system, updating documents and standard operating procedures as required.
Operate water treatment plant processes and equipment, both locally and via SCADA system.
Enter and track all activities into Cityworks (Asset management system).
Operate the treatment plant on an as needed basis including operating the solids dewatering system.
Collaborative, works well within groups and independently, work with our partner entities, attention to detail. We are passionate about water!
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Level 3 and Level 4 Operators perform all the duties listed above and may also lead and support assigned staff.

Pay Level and Certifications

Pay level is dependent on certification , education and experience. Please see Training and Experience section below for requirements. The following salary ranges reflect annual earnings based on a 40-hour work week. The work schedule for this role will be Monday -Friday, day shift. A compressed schedule of 9 days /80 hours may be arranged upon approval.

Treatment Level 1 = Water Plant Operator I $ 65,827 - $86,624

Treatment Level 2 = Water Plant Operator II $ 71,198 - $ 93,692

Treatment Level 3 = Water Plant Operator III $ 74,046 - $ 97,440

Treatment Level 4 = Water Plant Operator IV $ 77,008 - $ 101,337

Licensing/Certifications

Level 1 = Oregon Water Treatment Plant Operator I Certification

Level 2 = Oregon Water Treatment Plant Operator II Certification

Level 3 = Oregon Water Treatment Plant Operator III Certification

Level 4 = Oregon Water Treatment Plant Operator IV Certification

Underfill Opportunity: Candidates without required certifications may be underfilled in the following job classification:

Water Operations Technician $60,861- $80,088

Successful Candidates Will Have

Experience performing maintenance on equipment in a commercial or industrial setting.
Experience documenting all aspects of maintenance and troubleshooting tasks electronically.
Experience working in a water, wastewater or similar environment.
Ability to work safely around water, process chemicals and rotating equipment.
Hold a Oregon Water Treatment Operator license, or ability to obtain within 12 months

Location

Willamette Water Supply System WTP

21309 SW 124th Ave, Sherwood, OR.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Associates degree in chemistry, biology, water, wastewater technology, or related field and Oregon Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Level 4 positions also require some lead worker experience.

Commitment To Diversity

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.

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