Must submit employment application apply via our website at www.pwd.org/Careers/Employment Opportunities/Water System Operator

***NEW RATE AND CDL SIGN ON BONUS***

Bring your CDL license to Portland Water District, and become out next Water System Operator and receive a sign-on bonus.

• Sign- on bonus of$3,000 for newly hired Water Systems Operators who already have their CDL license
• CDL sign-on bonus is paid monthly within the first five months of employment.

The starting hourly rate of pay is $24.98 for the probationary period of six months, then moves to regular rate of $26.98. You have 2 years from the date of hire to acquire a CDL license, and the required water licenses. growth and wage increase opportunities are available within this position

Our Water System Operator will learn to perform a broad range of tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of our water system that provides continued flow to over 200,000 customers. The successful candidate must have the ability and desire to function in a team environment, positive communication problem solving skills, and a willingness to learn. The position will develop the necessary skills of water distribution and transmission procedures, water plant operations, and water utility service.

Our rich benefit plan includes 13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (2 of which are deposited into your bank at hire), accrued sick time, employer matching 457 retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.. Please view our complete 2024 benefit guide at www.pwd.org.

To view a detailed job description for our Water Systems Operator, or view our excellent benefit package, please visit our website at www.pwd.org. PWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.98 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a CDL drivers license? CDL B or CDL A?
• Do you have construction experience?
• Reminder - you must complete our on line application at www.pwd.org to be considered for this position - Thank you!!
• Are you able to be at the Portland facility within an hour of an emergency call in?

Work Location: In person