Wastewater Service and Maintenance Technician

Oregon Water Services is looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Wastewater Service & Maintenance Technician. Every day is different as you travel to residential and commercial properties to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair onsite wastewater systems that protect public health and the environment.

Whether you have experience in plumbing, construction, maintenance, or another skilled trade, we'll provide the training you need to succeed. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in quality work, values safety, and provides excellent service to our customers.

If you're self-motivated, enjoy working independently while being part of a supportive team, and are looking for a long-term career with opportunities to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintain log of operations and meter readings
• Inspect all components of onsite wastewater systems to ensure appropriate and efficient operation.
• Make plumbing repairs related to all operational parts of wastewater systems
• Cleaning and testing components including, but not limited to, pumps, tanks, floats, bio-filters, and distribution piping.
• Collect effluent samples from wastewater systems and deliver to local laboratory for required testing
• Work with the internal team on service calls and projects
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Proficient in problem solving; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a flexible schedule in an efficient manner
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and work environment
• Able to use and read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities assigned

Work environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical demands

• Able to regularly lift up to 60 lbs
• Able to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Regularly required to sit; climb or balance and talk or hear

Travel required

• Travel to and from job sites within 100 miles of facility

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR
• One to three months related experience and/or training; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred education and experience

• DEQ Maintenance Provider Certification or Grade 1 DEQ Certification preferred
• Some plumbing skills recommended

Certification/Licensing requirements

• Must maintain a clean motor vehicle record
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Oregon Water Services takes affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23