Operator-in-Training

Jacobs Engineering Group; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Hood River, OR seeks an Operator-in-Training to support operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. You’ll perform equipment maintenance, sampling, and data entry while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic plant operation experience, with a driver’s license and potential certification in water/wastewater treatment. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Familiarity with MS Office and data entry into systems.
• Driver's license with no major infractions.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment facilities and monitor processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance and test quality of water samples.
• Maintain shift logs and data in the maintenance system.
• Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of the team in daily tasks.

Skills

Water/wastewater treatment operations

Microsoft Office

Data entry / maintenance logs

Safe work practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Water/wastewater treatment certification (level 1)

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

Your impact

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we challenge what's currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow.Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services,you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As an Operator-in-Training, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted.

Based in Hood River, OR, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant including maintenance of equipment and quality control testing. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You’ll operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent, observe variations in operating conditions, and interpret meter and gauge readings. You’ll also collect samples, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well‑being of you and your team.

Here’s what you'll need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
• Basic understanding of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to enter data into a maintenance management system
• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• A current, or working towards obtaining a first level water/wastewater treatment certification
• Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations, valves, pumps, and motors
• Safe work practices

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $40,300.00 to $57,640.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .