Water Treatment Operator — Certified & Growth‑Oriented

City-of-the-Dalle; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement contributions

Paid training

Job summary

The City of The Dalles is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to help maintain safe, reliable drinking water for our community. You'll work with specialized equipment and support daily treatment operations. We offer paid on-the-job training, certification support, and a growth path up to Level IV (4) certification.

Applicants with existing certifications are strongly encouraged to apply. This role involves laboratory testing, equipment monitoring, and routine maintenance at the Wicks Water

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in operational decision-making, water operations, laboratory testing, wastewater services, water system maintenance, or related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet-based software for data entry, analysis, or reporting.
• At least 1 year of experience producing clear written and verbal communication in a workplace or organizational setting and following written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Water Quality & Laboratory: Perform standard lab tests, calculations, and data documentation.
• Operations & Maintenance: Operate, monitor, and maintain plant equipment and chemical feed systems; complete inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
• Facilities & Safety: Maintain facility and grounds, manage inventory, follow all safety requirements including respirator standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Clear communication

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of The Dalles is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to help maintain safe, reliable drinking water for our community. You'll work with specialized equipment and support daily treatment operations. We offer paid on-the-job training, certification support, and a growth path up to Level IV (4) certification.

Applicants with existing certifications are strongly encouraged to apply. This role involves laboratory testing, equipment monitoring, and routine maintenance at the Wicks Water