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Operator II or Operator I
City of McMinnville
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Operator II -- $3,936 to $5,022 per month
Operator I -- $3,568 to $4,552 per month
Closing Date: Open until Filled with First Round Due by December 16, 2019
The City of McMinnville, Wastewater Services Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Operator II or Operator I (trainee level) if not filled at the Operator II level. This position will be part of a team responsible for operating the City’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and associated pump stations.
Duties: Performs inspections of the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and pump station to ensure proper equipment operation; reads instruments and records data, and enters, retrieves and manipulates data from a computer; and interprets process control data and makes equipment and process adjustments to meet targets set by the process control guidelines.
Qualifications:
Operator II -- Intermediate knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in advanced wastewater treatment processes, with experience in a Class III or higher activated sludge wastewater treatment facility; intermediate knowledge of biological and chemical nutrient removal and tertiary treatment systems; and high school education (or equivalent) plus additional specialized courses in wastewater treatment plant operation, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training. Must possess an Oregon Wastewater Treatment System Operations Grade II Certification and a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
Operator I -- Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in an activated sludge wastewater treatment facility; and high school education (or equivalent) plus additional specialized courses in wastewater treatment plant operation. Must possess an Oregon Wastewater Treatment System Operation Provisional Level I Certification or be able to obtain within the first 12 months and a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
To Apply: Those interested in the position of Operator II must go to the following site to submit an application and answer questions: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Mcminnville?. For more information, please call (503) 434-2328 or email hr@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.
The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.
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