Lead Water Distribution Operator

McMinnville Water and Light; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

MW&L is hiring a Lead Water Distribution Operator in the Water Division in McMinnville, Oregon. The role supervises crews to operate and maintain the water distribution system and collaborates with supervisors, engineering, and contractors on projects.

Independent scheduling and direction of maintenance duties are required. The position offers an hourly rate of $39.85–$52.45 and a 4x10 schedule (M-Th) with a focus on safety and quality work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems and facilities.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews to construct, operate, and maintain the water distribution system.
• Collaborate with supervisors, Engineering, subordinates, and contractors in project planning and completion.
• Schedule and direct operations and maintenance duties with independent discretion.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college-level coursework with science-based credits

Tools

Oregon Class A CDL

First Aid/CPR certifications

Flagging certification

Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

MW&L is hiring a Lead Water Distribution Operator in the Water Division.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Lead Water Distribution Operator plays an important role at the utility by supervising crews to construct, operate, and maintain the MW&L water distribution system. This individual actively collaborates with supervisors, Engineering, subordinates, and contractors in the planning, implementation, and completion of projects. This position requires a team player who works harmoniously, efficiently, and safely with office staff and field crew employees. This position exercises independent discretion to schedule and direct operations and maintenance duties.

Hourly rate: $39.85-$52.45 /hour.

WHY IS THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

• Our community appreciates and respects what we do for them. You get to make a difference in our local community!
• Great crew dedicated to doing quality work and providing excellent customer service.
• All employees work a 4x10 (M-Th) schedule, contributing to a quality work/life balance.
• Short commutes to work and condensed work days mean more time with your family doing what you enjoy.
• Most worksites are minutes away – your day isn’t spent commuting between locations.
• Our wages and benefits are competitive; we offer PERS (Oregon Public Employees Retirement).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, water transmission, and water storage systems and facilities.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may qualify.

Special Requirements

• Oregon Class A CDL driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement (or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire date) with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.
• Certified as a State of Oregon Water Distribution Operator 3 or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire date.
• First Aid/CPR certifications; flagging certification.
• Live within 30 minutes of McMinnville city limits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of Operational Decision Making (ODM) experience preferred.
• Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification desired.
• Two years of college-level coursework with science-based credits is desired.
• Supervisory experience in a construction environment is highly desired.