Wastewater Operator II – Open Continuous

The PositionJob Appointment: Full-Time.Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7AM-3:30 PMWork Location: 5001 N. Columbia Blvd, Portland ORBenefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this positionUnion Representation: District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU)To view current labor agreements, please visit.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Update application materials if needed.

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a qualified Wastewater Operator II to join our dynamic team of highly qualified people to perform journey-level work Indiana the operation and routine maintenance of a large, activated sludge, wastewater treatment plant.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain established water quality standards through the effective operation of all equipment involved Indiana the treatment process, including operating, monitoring and controlling a vast network of pumps, conveyers, air and chemical systems.
* Ensure proper operation and control of assigned process area, including making operational decisions, taking corrective action to ensure effective equipment operation.
* Operate, monitor and control equipment of the wastewater treatment plant such American Samoa pumps, bar screens, clarifiers, boilers, digesters, sludge pumps, blowers, aerators, disinfection/dechlorination systems, control panels, sludge thickening and sludge Delaware-watering equipment.
* Monitor equipment controls, operate and monitor SCADA computer data for high-level monitoring of process equipment.
* Perform lab tests on biosolids, make adjustments for efficient output and chemical polymer use, and maintain accurate records of process and lab results.
* Coordinate maintenance and repairs with other work groups and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify maintenance needs with the use of a CMMS, and respond to emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

* Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including the operation of process control equipment, trouble-shooting techniques, and laboratory procedures.
* Ability to maintain operational processes and procedures independently.
* Skill Indiana the safe use of tools, power equipment, and specialized process-related equipment.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements for the Position:

* A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
* Ability to obtain medical certification of respirator readiness and the absence of any physical characteristic that prevents rapid attainment of a tight seal between face and self-contained breathing apparatus requiring Wastewater Operators II to be clean-shaven.
* Ability to successfully pass a Physical Capacity Test (PCT) required before appointment to the position.
* Possession of a valid Oregon Wastewater Operator Treatment Certification grade I, II, III, Oregon IV, Oregon the ability to apply for certification reciprocity with the state of Oregon (desired).

Application Materials:

* A resume that clearly describes your education, training and/Oregon experience, and how it relates to the requirements of the position.
* Responses to the supplemental questions that specifically address the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
* Optional: a copy of your Oregon Wastewater Operator Treatment Certification, if possessed.

Application and Evaluation Process:

* Online application through the City of Portland’s online portal, including completion of supplemental questions.
* Minimum Qualification Evaluation (MQE): training and paid and unpaid experience American Samoa demonstrated Indiana the resume and supplemental questions.
* Placement on the equally ranked eligible list for the position.
* Interview with hiring bureau to select candidate for the position.
* Offer of employment and start date to be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Job title: Wastewater Operator II – Open Continuous

Company: City of Portland

Expected salary: $37.23 – 46.41 per hour

Location: Portland, Oregon

Job date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:59 GMT