CURRENTLY WE ARE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING JOB OPENINGS:
Employment Opportunities at Rogue Valley Sewer Services
Treatment Plant Operator
Rogue Valley Sewer Services (RVSS) is actively recruiting a wastewater treatment plant operator. Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator by the Oregon DEQ is preferred, but not required. RVSS is a regional provider of sanitary sewer and stormwater services for several cities and unincorporated areas in Jackson County, Oregon. RVSS operates two wastewater treatment plants serving the cities of Shady Cove and Gold Hill, as well as a septage treatment lagoon.
Essential Functions
This position works under the direction of the Treatment Manager. The work is focused on the operation and maintenance of the mechanical components of the wastewater treatment plant. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Routine preventive maintenance of mechanical systems, including pumps, electric motors, generators, and vehicles.
- Trouble-shooting mechanical systems to identify and isolate problems.
- Complex repair or replacement of mechanical equipment, including the replacement of valves, blowers, pumps, shaft couplings, gearboxes, motors, bearings, actuators, and control equipment typically found in wastewater treatment facilities.
- Perform all of the duties of a Maintenance Worker.
- Monitor and report influent and effluent wastewater characteristics in accordance with the permit schedule.
- Conduct laboratory analysis of wastewater.
- Adjust chemical feed rates, sludge wasting and other plant operations to ensure compliance with discharge permit.
- Maintain plant buildings and grounds in good operating order.
- Coordinate sludge disposal.
- Expertise in maintenance and repair of mechanical systems, experience is auto mechanics, millwrighting, or facility mechanics desired.
- Basic knowledge of activated sludge treatment processes.
- Basic knowledge of wastewater laboratory practices and procedures.
Must obtain the following certificates and licenses within 6 months of hire
- Level I Wastewater Treatment Certificate.
- Oregon CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements
- Flagging Certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Forklift Safety Certificate
Starting pay scale is $29.16 to $32.48 per hour. The pay scale for employees with a Level II Wastewater Treatment Certification from the Oregon DEQ is $34.10 to $39.76 per hour.
Full coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-funded health reimbursement account
Employer contribution of 8.6% to a retirement account after the first year
11 paid holidays per year
24 days combined vacation/sick leave per year after the first year.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete an Application for Employment which is available at the RVSS office at 138 West Vilas Road, Central Point, OR 97502, or Click here for a fillable application. RVSS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Applications will be received until the position has been filled.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Treatment Plant Relief/Maintenance Operator
The City of Sutherlin has a job opening for a Treatment Plant Relief/Maintenance Operator –
Salary ranges from $48,144 to $61,428 annually and is a non-exempt status position. This
position involves the responsibility for maintaining equipment of the Public Works Water and
Wastewater Treatment Plants, system pump and lift stations and reservoirs. The position includes
the responsibility of performing required tasks in maintenance and plant operations, keeping and
maintaining accurate records, and related activities and works under the direct supervision of the
Water or Wastewater Sub-Divisional Supervisor(s).
Necessary special requirements include the possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Oregon Class
A Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements for Air Brakes within 1 year. Required to
live within a 30 minutes response time of the city limits of Sutherlin. Must be willing to work a
workweek which includes one day of the weekend such as Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday
through Saturday. Minimum qualifications for this classification include, or able to obtain within
1 year, an Oregon Certification Grade Level I and basic components of water treatment and
distribution systems, and wastewater treatment and collection systems.
This is a PERS position with excellent benefits package that includes Medical, dental, vision,
and prescription coverage. Vacation and sick accruals, and holiday pay.
Completed applications can be dropped off at City Hall, or emailed to Human Resources,
Colleen Powell at c.powell@ci.sutherlin.or.us. Go to: The “Employment Opportunities” section
at www.cityofsutherlin.com for more information regarding the City of Sutherlin’s employee
benefits, fillable application, Job Description, and Veteran’s Preference Form (if applicable).
Deadline – Open until filled
THE CITY OF SUTHERLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT
IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS WHO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, SEX, AGE, HANDICAP, RELIGION, ETHNIC
BACKGROUND, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
POSTED JULY 5, 2023
