Posted: 9/23/26
Location: Arch Cape, OR
Salary: Negotiable, based on certifications, scope, and availability

 

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review begins 10/8/2026

 

Position Information:

The Arch Cape Water and Sanitary Districts are seeking expressions of interest from Oregon certified operators, contract operations companies, and public agencies for scheduled relief, on call, emergency, and short term supervisory coverage. Certifications of interest: - Water Treatment Level 1 or higher - Water Distribution Level 1 or higher - Wastewater Treatment Grade III or higher (Grade II considered for temporary coverage) - Wastewater Collection Grade I or higher Systems include a surface water membrane filtration plant, water distribution, a Kubota membrane bioreactor wastewater plant, and a collection system with lift stations. You do not need every certification. Coverage for one system, a few days a year, weekends, or emergencies only is welcome. Operators employed by other utilities are welcome to respond for work outside their regular hours, with their employer's approval. District staff will provide orientation to the facilities. This is a request for interest, not a promise to award a contract. Full details and the complete opportunity description are at the website listed.

 

How to Apply:

Send a short email (a formal proposal is not required) to Collin Stelzig, District Administrator, at districtadmin@archcapewater.org with the subject line "Certified Operator Interest." Include your current Oregon certificates, relevant experience, the systems and types of coverage you can provide, general availability and response time to Arch Cape, and proposed rates or a statement that rates are negotiable. Questions: 503-436-2790. Responses will be reviewed beginning October 8, 2026, and accepted on a rolling basis.