Water Treatment Plant Operator I - III

We’re looking for a Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform skilled operator work at our water treatment plant. Our Operators serve a valuable role in our utility by performing treatment operations, maintenance, and water quality analysis for McMinnville’s drinking water supply.

What Will You Be Doing Here?

• Working on a team of three operators and one supervisor.
• Performing skilled operator work, under the direction of the WTP Supervisor.
• Monitoring filtered water turbidity, head loss and flows; backwash filters.
• Surveying intakes, reservoirs, dams, diversion systems, and the watershed regularly to check on security and proper operation of the facilities.
• Managing the watershed and source water.
• Responding to questions from the public and staff with a focus on delivering superb customer service.
• May work with our Water Distribution crew on projects.

What You Should Know About Us

• Established in 1889, MW&L has a strong reputation as a financially sound, reliable utility.
• Our sixty employees work together to deliver water and electricity to the City of McMinnville. You will be part of this team.
• MW&L offers excellent benefits and an attractive wage.
• The starting wage for this position is based on where the candidate fits into the job progression steps for the position. The wage scales are:

• Level I: $23.20 – $30.53/hr.
• Level II: $26.01 – $34.23/hr.
• Level III: $27.36 – $36.00/hr.
• Opportunity for cert pay above level 3

• Our benefits include Oregon State Retirement (PERS), a deferred compensation plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, HRA\VEBA, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability and supplemental life insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• An Associate’s degree or post high school education or training with course work in water treatment/distribution, environmental science, engineering or related field is desirable.
• Previous experience in a water treatment plant, wastewater plant or operating utility is highly desirable.

Special Qualifications

• Driver’s license valid in Oregon, with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical.
• Live within 30 minutes of the Water Treatment Plant.
• Water Treatment Operator Certifications (See job description for level requirements)

HOW TO APPLY

Before applying, please read the Water Treatment Plant Operator I-III job description in full to learn about qualifications for the position. Please apply for the job electronically at www.mc-power.com/career/. A resume and cover letter are required, and you will be asked to upload them as part of the application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.21 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• www.mc-power.com

Work Remotely:

• No