Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

The Position

The Water Resource Recovery Operations and Services department is seeking multiple Wastewater Plant Operator Trainees. The positions will be located at our Durham, Rock Creek, and Hillsboro/Forest Grove Facilities This position will train in and perform work in the operation and control of wastewater treatment facilities, equipment and processes.

Essential Functions

Performed under close supervision and in a developmental capacity. (The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

• Train in the operation of equipment used in the preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment of wastewater; learn to operate, inspect, clean, adjust, calibrate and monitor equipment and instruments and make minor repairs.
• Train in the monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment process in accordance with permit and process control standards; measure biological and chemical levels and liquid flow; measure inventories of process; troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
• Learn to collect liquid and solid waste samples; learn to perform standard and non-standard biological and chemical tests for troubleshooting or research work; record results.
• Take and record process lab and flow readings; download data to recordkeeping systems.
• Keeps assigned area(s) clean and hazard-free; uses safe work practices and follows District safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment
• Safe work practices in an industrial setting

• Identifying mechanical malfunction
• Keeping records and logs accurately
• Use of computer software for data collection and entry into spreadsheets and word processing documents
• Use of hand and power tools

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, other District officials, and the public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Clean Water Services offers qualified employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), flexible spending account, deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).
Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.