Wastewater Operator I - Gresham, OR

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted.
• Perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, leading weekly meetings, directing, assigning and training team members.
• Contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance, establishing and maintaining effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise.
• Diagnose operating problems, make process control adjustments, direct and perform necessary corrective action.
• Prepare reports, collect samples, perform laboratory testing, determine proper chemical flow rates, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required.
• Take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Requirements

• State of Oregon Level 1 Wastewater Operator License desired or ability to obtain through testing or reciprocity with 6 months of hire
• One (1) year of experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
• Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and to enter data into a maintenance management system
• Proficient in the use of plant SCADA systems and software
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

Qualifications

• State of Washington Level 3 Wastewater Operator License or higher

Skills

• Team-focus
• Adaptability
• Commitment to excellence

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $50,500.00 to $65,700.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked.

Schedule

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.