Certified Water Treatment Operator in The Dalles, Oregon - #72301 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72301

Certified Water Treatment Operator
Our client is seeking a Certified Water Treatment Operator to support the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a municipal water treatment facility that provides safe, high-quality drinking water to the community. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong technical aptitude, water treatment experience, and the ability to perform detailed calculations related to treatment processes and chemical dosing. The successful candidate will thrive in a rotating shift environment and demonstrate a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

This role is on-site in the City of The Dalles, Oregon.

Certified Water Treatment Operator Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust water treatment processes, equipment, and chemical feed systems to maintain water quality standards.
• Perform laboratory testing, data collection, calculations, and documentation to support treatment operations and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze water quality results and calculate chemical dosages, flow rates, and treatment adjustments using applied mathematics and operational data.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on treatment plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support inventory management of chemicals, supplies, and operational materials required for plant operations.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and established operating protocols while working independently and as part of a team.
• Operate company vehicles and travel between facilities or operational sites as needed.
• Assist with facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, and other operational support activities as assigned.

Certified Water Treatment Operator Qualifications

• Oregon Level I Water Treatment Operator Certification required at time of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator or in a closely related water treatment environment.
• Strong mathematical skills with demonstrated experience performing chemical dosing calculations, flow calculations, and treatment process analysis.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of water treatment processes, water chemistry, laboratory testing procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience operating and maintaining pumps, valves, meters, chemical feed systems, and related treatment equipment.
• Proficiency using spreadsheets and computer software for operational tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a plant operations environment.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate company vehicles safely.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to perform physical duties including climbing stairs and ladders, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting equipment or materials as needed.

Additional Information

• Initial training and onboarding will be conducted on a daytime schedule before transitioning to the assigned rotating shift.
• Shift differential compensation is available for eligible night-shift hours.
• Company vehicles are provided for travel between operational facilities and work sites.

Salary: $60K-$84K/year + night shift differential. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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