Posted: 7/30/25
Salary:  Competative salary depends on experience
Location:  Nehalem, OR

Application Deadline:  August 30th, 2025

General Position Summary:

• Operator must reside within 30 minutes response time of the office
• Operator may be ‘on call’ 24/7 and is compensated at 2 hours/day when on call.
• Certification preferred but applicant must be willing to obtain Oregon level one certification for type 1 (distribution) and type 2 (treatment) within 6 months of hire
• Must have an Oregon driver license in good standing or obtain one within 2 months of hire
• The System Operator is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation and maintenance of all the district’s infrastructure, including the water storage, treatment, usage, and distribution equipment and tools necessary for the work.
• The System Operator must be knowledgeable in computer usage. Suggested programs to be Word, Excel, SCADA. Knowledge in both Apple and PC computers helpful.

For more details see District website www.nknwd.org                                            

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Associate degree minimum in water treatment or related subjects
• OR - Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates equivalent requirements may be considered at the discretion of the Board.
• Present certification for at least level 1 water treatment and distribution per OHA is an advantage

Salary Depends On Experience and Qualifications

Benefits: 

Paid vacation, health insurance, District matching IRA contribution, sick leave

To be considered please submit a letter of introduction, resume, and completed application by email or postal service to:

Neahkahnie Water District

District Operator Hiring Process

9155 Nehalem Road

Nehalem, OR 97131

Email: nwdmanager@nehalemtel.net

Phone: 503-368-7309

Job description and application available at www.nknwd.gov