Posted: 5/14/26
Salary:  $4857-$6390 a month
Location: Toledo, OR

 

Aplication Deadline: June 12th 2026

 

General Roles and Responsibilities

The Junior Facility Operator is responsible for the general maintenance and operation of the City-operated Water Treatment plant, including equipment operation and maintenance, conducting required testing and recording for plant operations in accordance with City and State of Oregon requirements. This position serves as the Saturday/Sunday duty operator for the water treatment facility and is paid on a salary basis with overtime eligibility.

 

Supervision Received and Exercised

• This position reports to the Public Works Director
• There are currently no supervisory functions for this position

 

Knowledge and Skills Required/Desired Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Experience
• One (1) year of Public Works or related experience
• Practical experience in a treatment plant or industrial maintenance role is highly desirable.

 

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Oregon State Class C Driver’s License
• Oregon Class B Commercial Driver’s license with tank & air brake endorsement within a specified timeframe
• Treatment Level 1 Certification within 90 days of appointment
• Treatment Level 2 Certification within 18 months of appointment
• First Aid/CPR certification, forklift certification and flagger certification are desirable. Grade II or Grade III Water Distribution System operator certificate is highly desirable.
• Must be able to submit documentation of the above upon request

 

Knowledge Of:

• Basic operating principles of surface water treatment systems, including filtration, disinfection and chemical dosing
• Standard operating procedures for monitoring, adjusting and maintaining plant processes (e.g., filter backwashing, flow control, chemical feed adjustments)
•  Methods and procedures for sampling and analyzing water quality, including turbidity, pH, chlorine residual, alkalinity and temperature
• Interpretation of laboratory and process control data to support operational adjustments
• Applicable drinking water regulations and reporting requirements, including Oregon Health Authority and EPA standards related to surface water treatment and water quality monitoring
• Basic operation and use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for monitoring plant conditions and alarms
• Routine maintenance practices for water treatment facilities, including use of hand and power tools and general facility upkeep
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to water treatment operations, including confined space awareness and chemical handling

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Monitoring plant operations and recognizing abnormal conditions
• Recording accurate operational and laboratory data and maintaining required logs
• Performing routine laboratory tests and applying results to adjust treatment processes
• Operating and maintaining equipment used in water treatment and facility upkeep
• Using SCADA systems and basic computer applications for data entry and communication
• Following written procedures and verbal instructions with attention to detail
• Communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the public
• Working independently and as part of a team in a safety-focused environment

 

Essential Functions

Plant Operations (60% of Time)

• Monitors all observed variations in operating conditions.
• Confirms all equipment is running at set parameters.
• Maintains a log of operations and records required information.
• Communicates with a supervisor regarding operations and any other essential information.
• Maintains and repairs water facility equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Performs general maintenance of the facility, including custodial and landscape work
• Backwashes filters.

Lab Testing (25% of Time)

• Performs required daily operational tests, including Jar testing, PH testing, turbidity, temperature and alkalinity testing.
• Performs state required testing, such as; Oregon Health Authority Surface Water Quality Data Form, Daily Low Chlorine Residual, Peek Hourly Demand Flow, Turbidity Monitoring Report (highest daily turbidity) etc.
• Adjusts plant parameters, as needed, based upon laboratory test results.

Special Projects (15% of Time)

A. Assists public works crews as needed for major problems such as water line breaks, sewer line stoppages, etc., as time allows. (Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.)

 

Working Conditions

The conditions described below are representative of those encountered while performing the Essential Functions of this position, including plant operations, laboratory testing and facility maintenance.

 

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily at a water treatment facility and involves regular exposure to conditions associated with treatment plant operations and laboratory testing. Employees routinely work with and around treatment chemicals, including lime, chlorine, soda ash, acids and bases and may be exposed to wet surfaces, moving mechanical equipment and confined spaces. These conditions are present during a substantial portion of the work (approximately 50% of time), particularly while performing plant monitoring, equipment maintenance and laboratory sampling and testing. Moderate exposure to hazards or obstacles (e.g., chemical handling, equipment operation and access to basins or treatment areas) occurs on a recurring basis.

 

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described below are directly related to performing operational monitoring, laboratory analysis and routine maintenance tasks:

• Lifting and Carrying:

1. Up to 5 pounds: frequent (e.g., lab tools, sample containers) 
2. 5–25 pounds: occasional (e.g., chemical containers, tools)
3.  25–60 pounds: frequent (e.g., bags of treatment chemicals, equipment components)
4. Over 60 pounds: infrequent and typically requires assistance

• Manual Dexterity Regularly required for:

1. Collecting water and sludge samples
2. Performing laboratory testing (e.g., pipetting, measuring, recording results)
3. Adjusting valves, controls and chemical feed systems
4. Operating hand and power tools for maintenance and repair

• Mobility and Positioning:

1. Frequent standing and walking during plant rounds and inspections
2. Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching when accessing equipment or performing maintenance
3. Climbing ladders or accessing elevated or confined areas as needed

• Vision and Focus:

1. Required for reading gauges, SCADA screens, lab instruments and completing logs and reports
2. Occasional close work for detailed laboratory analysis and computer-based data entry

 

Work Schedule and Availability

The typical work schedule consists of assigned shifts designed to support continuous plant operations, including:

• Standard schedule: five consecutive eight-hour shifts

This position requires:

• Availability for on-call duty to respond to operational issues or emergencies
• Prompt response to call-outs, including after-hours situations
• Serving as Saturday/Sunday duty operator for the water treatment facility
• Occasional overtime, depending on plant conditions, maintenance needs, or emergencies Safety and Compliance Work is performed in accordance with established safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures related to chemical handling, equipment operation, confined space entry and general facility operations, consistent with applicable safety standards and water treatment regulations.

 

General Statement

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions of the position, consistent with applicable law. Essential Functions are those that are fundamental to regulatory compliance and the continuous delivery of safe drinking water. Secondary duties, such as custodial work, landscaping, or assisting other public works crews, are considered non-essential and may be reassigned as appropriate. The duties, working conditions and physical requirements described above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified as operational needs change. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and may be revised at any time.

 

Conditions of Employment

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screening and may include verification of professional references. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. The employee must comply with all City policies, participate in ongoing training and professional development and successfully complete any applicable probationary period.

 

How to apply:

Please submit a completed City of Toledo employment application, cover letter and resume to Human Resources, information listed below. A copy of the full job description and the employment application is available on the City’s website at https://www.cityoftoledo.org/jobs. You may also pick up a copy at City Hall at 206 N Main St. Toledo. For further information concerning this position, please contact Human Resources at 541.635.2008. Toledo City Hall Attention: Human Resources 206 N. Main Street PO Box 220 Toledo, Oregon 97391 E-mail: hr@cityoftoledo.org