It is the goal of the City of Rufus to fill employemnt vacancies with the most qualified applicants, whether recruiting internally or externally. Job applicants will be considered on an equal basis for all positions without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual oreientation, or any other protected class.
City of Rufus
Public Works Operator Assistant
The City of Rufus is seeking an assistant to the Public Works Operator
Compensation: $20.00/hr. with benefits
Job Description:As an assistant to the Public Works Department, you will be involved in a variety of essential tasks. These include servicing water meters, maintaining water and sewer lines, street upkeep, operating equipment, and intermittently managing water and sewer treatment facilities. Additionally, you will contribute to landscaping efforts—mowing, weeding, trimming, and irrigation. Your role will support the City’s day-to-day operations.
Desired Qualifications:
Age: Must be 18 years or older.
Driver’s License: Possess a valid driver’s license.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Skills:
* Ability to operate, repair, and maintain the water/wastewater treatment plant facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent;
* Prepares required reports/logs and maintain complete and accurate records
ü Daily monitoring of gauges, meters, and control panels
* Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
ü Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
* Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
* Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
* Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
* Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties on all city properties including water, sewer, streets and community center
* Operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city service grounds, facilities, streets, storm water, wastewater, parks and recreation areas and fleet maintenance.
* Ability complete the Oregon Wastewater & Water certification exams
* Performs other duties as required
Physical Demands: The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in extreme weather conditions.
Training Opportunity:The City is open to training the right applicant, even if they have fewer qualifications for the position.
Application Process:Contact Rufus City Hall at 541-739-2321 or rufusrecorder@gmail.com to request an application. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our community!
As a City of Rufus Public Works Employee, you are a collaborative team ensuring that our facilities can deliver their services – uninterrupted. As the Public Works Assistant you will perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City of Rufus and Biggs Services District Wastewater & Water Treatment Plants including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities as well as public works support in water treatment and overall city maintenance.
The City of Rufus is a drug free workplace
City of Rufus
304 W. 2nd Street, PO Box 27, Rufus OR 97050
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