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.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required with additional coursework in chemistry, biology or science (for operations) or equipment mechanics or electrical (for mechanic) with one 1 year of specialized or technical training and 5 years of directly related experience in a treatment plant environment are required. An Associate’s degree in a related field is desirable.

Licensing Requirements (positions In This Class Require)

Valid Oregon Driver’s License – Class ­­­­C with an acceptable driving record

Confined Space Supervisor Certificate Forklift Certificate

Incumbents Assigned To Operations Require

OR DEQ Wastewater Treatment III Certification; Level IV preferred

Incumbents Assigned To Mechanic Require

Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class B with tanker endorsement

OR DEQ Wastewater Treatment II Certificate Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Plant Maintenance Technologist III Certificate

Incumbents may be required to obtain CPR certification and must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain any certification or license required by City, State or Federal agencies to work in assigned position.

For more information or to apply please visit: Job Opportunities | Sorted by Posting Date descending | Join our team!

Questions on this recruitment can be directed to: humanresources@grantspassoregon.gov.