Make an impact:The Public Works Department of the City of Salem is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (I/II, or Trainee) in the Willow Lake Treatment Facility. The Willow Lake facility staff of 53 employees provide Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Biosolids, and Administrative Services for two treatment facilities. The Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility is the primary treatment facility for the city and operates 24/7, 365 days per year. The River Road Wet Weather Treatment Facility is a physical/chemical ballasted sedimentation plant that operates during wet weather high flow conditions. The City's two treatment facilities serve a population of over 250,000 within a three-city area with an average annual flow of 40 million gallons per day (mgd). If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! Learn and grow:We have a diverse team of tenured and newer employees working together to support each other and our community. The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team. We value our employees and their professional development. We invite you to develop your Wastewater Treatment Operator career with us!What you will do:This position is open to multiple classifications including: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator II, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator I, or Operator-In-Training (OIT). This Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position (I/II, or Trainee) requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to drive a tractor/trailer from the Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility to deliver biosolids to various farms located near the treatment plant, for 3 to 5 months out of the year. For the remainder of the year, you will be working in plant operations. The successful applicant must hold current CDL Class A license and must obtain tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.What can we offer you for all your hard work?
Operator-in-Training wage: $27.78 HourlyWastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator I wage: $27.78 - $33.81 HourlyWastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator II wage: $31.32 - $38.32 Hourly