NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Water Treatment Operator I - Updated Closing
OR 97019, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$34.31/hr - $37.71/hrThe City of Portland is seeking a Water Treatment Operator I to join the Operations Group of the Portland Water Bureau. This role involves assisting in the operation and maintenance of the city's potable water treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while learning essential skills in water treatment processes.
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Responsibilities
Assists with and learns to collect water samples and analyze for appropriate physical and chemical dosages and feed rates; assists with and learns to calculate chemical dosages and feed rates and adjust appropriately
Assists with and learns to monitor water treatment system through electronic and computerized systems; learns to make adjustments in water flow and corresponding chemical adjustments; assists with and learns to operate treatment process facilities on assigned shift
Assists with and learns to respond to emergency alarms, isolating problem area and taking immediate corrective action to resolve the problem within established federal and state regulations; assists with and learns to test emergency equipment on established schedule to ensure constant emergency preparedness
Assists with and learns to maintain the operational integrity of the water treatment facilities through daily inspection and identification of needed repair and maintenance
Assists with and learns to conduct preventive and general maintenance on a variety of small and large equipment and specialized instrumentation such as valves, pumps, chlorine residual analyzers, pH meters, turbidimeters, generators, fuel systems, conduit pipes, and various compressed gas systems
Learns to use computer technology to record water sample data and transmit to other offices, such as water quality and regulatory compliance laboratory
Responds to calls to work during emergencies
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of mechanical processes
Knowledge of state and federal drinking water regulations
Ability to learn water system functions and operations
Ability to perform accurate mathematical equations
Ability to diagnose and correct equipment problems
Valid state driver's License and acceptable driving record
Ability to pass the Prehire Evaluation that may require a medical exam, screenings and physical capacities test (PCT), after an offer of employment has been made and accepted
Ability to pass routine respiratory protection physical examination evaluation and fit testing within 6 months of appointment and ongoing
Ability to obtain a Water Treatment Certificate of Competency – Level 1, issued by the Oregon Health Authority within 24 months of appointment
Benefits
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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