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SALARY RANGE:    Hourly $21.00 - $22.00 (Annual:  $43,680 - $45,760) Depending on Experience

POSITION:                Full-time (40 hours per week)

CLOSING DATE:      Open until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Individuals in this classification perform a variety of field work in water operations and maintenance, landscape, and other tasks such as: installing meters, repairing curb stops, flushing fire hydrants, exercising valves, performing water testing, and completing various distribution projects. This position is also responsible for performing routine maintenance of District facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Work is performed in inclement weather and hazardous locations such as street areas, ditches, and confined spaces. At times, work will include handling chemicals such as Sodium Hypochlorite solutions. This position works directly with the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have high school diploma or GED and possess a valid Oregon driver’s license. Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate Degree in Water Technology and/or 3-6 months of water system experience. Must possess knowledge of basic types of tools and standard safety procedures. Must be able to skillfully communicate via public speaking and written documents, emails, and letters. Must be able to operate Microsoft standard business software and learn to operate CUSI utility billing system. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in restricted areas, and lift equipment/materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to obtain an Oregon Health Authority Water Distribution Operator Certification Level 1 within one year of employment and Cross Connection Control Tester Certification within six months of employment. Preference will be given to candidates with 3-6 months experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience in the construction industry and/or repair and maintenance of water systems or irrigation systems.  Preference will be given for experience working in municipal or Government agencies.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

• 12 paid federal holidays
• 2 weeks’ paid vacation
• 2 paid Health & Wellness days
• 12 paid sick days
• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, alternative care, and 3 supplemental health plans from Aflac for employee and family. Medical starts after 60 days of hire.
• Pension - 12% of gross pay to a deferred compensation retirement plan after 6 months
• On-call duties $210 weekly rotated with other water operators 
• Paid Certification and Training

TO APPLY:  Applications are available on the website or may be picked up at the Rivergrove Water District Office, 17661 Pilkington Rd, Lake Oswego, OR. You may also send an email request for an application to rgwd@rivergrovewater.com. Resumes may be attached to the completed application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Completed applications can be returned by email to rgwd@rivergrovewater.com.