Lead Water Distribution Operator

Mc Power; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MW&L in Oregon is seeking a Lead Water Distribution Operator to supervise crews, operate and maintain the water distribution system, and coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and contractors on projects.

The role requires a team player who can schedule work, ensure safety, and manage day-to-day operations, all while maintaining high service quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience in water distribution operation and maintenance.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may qualify.
• Oregon Class A CDL 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.
• Live within 30 minutes of the McMinnville city limits.
• Certified as a State of Oregon Water Distribution Operator 3 or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews to operate and maintain MW&L water distribution system.
• Collaborate with supervisors, Engineering, contractors on projects.
• Schedule and direct operations and maintenance duties.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in daily tasks.

Skills

ODM experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college-level science coursework

Tools

CDL Class A with air brake and tanker endorsement

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 provide a pension (Oregon Public Employees Retirement (PERS)).

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.
• Live within 30 minutes of the McMinnville city limits.

Preferred Qualifications

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