Water Treatment Plant Operator Lead
CITY OF MOLALLA, OREGON
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR - LEAD
$66,739-$81,198 Plus Benefits and City Paid PERS (Ability to earn 8% incentive pay)
Position Open Until Filled
The City of Molalla is seeking a full-time, represented, Water Treatment Plant Operator Lead who works under the direction of the Water Quality Superintendent where standard practices enable the employee to proceed alone on regular duties. The employee plans and arranges own work, referring only questionable cases to the Water Quality Superintendent and provides direction on day-to-day activities of Water Plant Operator II and Water Plant Operator I. Some training and direction provided by Water Quality Superintendent. Water Plant Operator-Lead is not authorized to initiate or implement any type of disciplinary action or authorized to approve overtime, discretionary time off, and any other right of management.
REQUIRED
- Minimum Grade 2 Certification in Water Treatment from OHA; must obtain filter endorsement or Grade 3 Certification within 6-months of hire.
- Thorough knowledge of water technology and operations of water treatment facilities and OSHA safety regulation as pertaining to water systems.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience leading a team in an operational environment, industrial preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a water treatment facility required.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license.
PREFERRED
- Two-year degree in water technology or equivalent.
- Training in areas of water treatment, chemistry, biology, algebra and electrical work equivalent to a two-year technical degree.
Employment applications and a full position description are available in person at 117 N Molalla Ave., Molalla OR 97038, or on the City’s website (
www.cityofmolalla.com) by selecting “Your Government” at the top of the screen and navigating to “Job Openings.”
A completed cover letter, resume, and City of Molalla job application are required.
Please send completed material to: Molalla City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 248, Molalla OR 97038 or email to
aoliva@cityofmolalla.com. Position open until filled.
The City of Molalla is an EEO and Veteran’s Preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checks, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.
