Water Treatment Plant Operator

This posting will close on Tuesday May 27 at 9:00 AM PST.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking aWater Treatment Plant Operatorto perform a variety of functions pertaining to the efficient operation of the Hayden Bridge Water Treatment facility under general supervision.

This is a rotating shift work position with shifts alternating every four weeks. Every operator will continually rotate through all the different shifts which include day swing graveyard weekends and holidays. Shifts are 8 hours except for weekends which are 12 hours.

Water Treatment Plant Operatorduties include treatment operations maintenance and State of Oregon and EPA approved water quality analysis. Maintenance tasks pertain to structures pumps chemical feed and treatment equipment. The operator will utilize water SCADA systems to monitor and operate the plant and distribution system pumps and valves. Duties also require operational decisions about treatment distribution system events facility security and laboratory WQ/Microbiological testing.

Why this Job:

Hayden Bridge employees are devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fastpaced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. The successful candidate will be following a comprehensive training program and manual that will teach all aspects of operating the Hayden Bridge facility. The training will lead to a treatment certification if you have other water treatment or distribution credit.

The successful candidate will gain or continue developing knowledge of:

• Chemical and physical processes of disinfection coagulation and filtration.
• Chemical and bacteriological tests and approved laboratory techniques and practices.

The starting wage for this position will be based on where the candidate fits into the job progression steps that are outlined below. The wage scale for theWater Treatment Plant Operator is $33.3014 per hour $47.4379 per hour.

This position is subject to the terms conditions and benefits of EWEBs collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659 which includes an overtime rate of 2x the regular wage for all overtime worked and an annual HRA VEBA contribution of $3000/year paid by EWEB.

Requirements as a Qualification & Progression:

Minimum Experience:None

Education:Post high school collegelevel course work with sciencebased credits in one or more of the following areas: water treatment chemistry mathematics engineering microbiology or environmental sciences.

Desired Education:Associates degree in Water or Environmental sciences OHA Treatment certifications.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and education or onthejob training may also be qualifying.

Valid driver license:Yes

Professional license or registration: None required to start. Obtaining Water Treatment Operator Certification Level 4 and a Filtration Endorsement is required for the Journey Level Water Treatment Operator. Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card.

Postoffer background check required: Yes

Postoffer drug test required: Yes

Postoffer physical / functional test required: Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment progression or advancement: See steps to journey below.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Steps to Journey

The successful candidate will start at the appropriate step depending on their qualifications. To advance to a higher step they must demonstrate the skills or qualifications required of that higher step.

STEP #1Trainee hired entry level. (Wage $33.3014 per hour)

STEP #2Satisfactorily complete the sixmonth probationary period. (Wage $34.8668 per hour)

STEP #3 STEP #9 Journey:One of the below items need to be completed in order to receive a step increase. These items can be completed in any order.Advancement to Journey needs to be completed within six years of hire date. (Wage $36.4323 per hour for Step 3 progressing to $47.4379 per hour for Journey).

• Filtration Endorsement Certificate
• Maintenance Procedures CheckOff
• HazMat First Responder Certification
• Laboratory Certification
• WT I Certification
• WT II Certification
• WT III Certification
• WT IV Certification

Please note:This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question.Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.

WORKING AT EWEB

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fastpaced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety health and wellbeing of its workforce and offers great benefits including but not limited to health care vacation and sick leave pension holidays and employee credit union. We consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

Founded in 1911 EWEB is Oregons largest customerowned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

As a public utility we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and its our job to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our mission is to enhance our communitys vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customerowners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

• SAFETY:We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.
• RELIABLITY:We value the continuous ondemand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.
• RESPONSIBLITY:We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers financial and natural resources including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.
• COMMUNITY:We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco Smoke and Vapor Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco.

Other Requirements

Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEBs right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated as necessary to reflect evolving business needs.