System Technician - Sunriver

System Technician 2 - Sunriver

Non-Union Position

WTR-Operations Staff-Sunriver 2;
Sunriver,Oregon (US-OR)

Regular FT, Non-Exempt

Posting # 5459

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.

Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people.

NW Natural Holdings' Texas operations are some of the fastest growing utilities in the nation, where our focus is on supporting developers by providing essential services to new communities. Our highly driven out-of-the-box thinkers are motivated to meet developer/builder timelines and requirements and pride themselves on partnerships with the developers, builders, and communities we serve.

Works under general supervision performing a variety of skilled tasks pertaining to the installation, operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater facility, while continuing to gain the education and skills needed to achieve Oregon State Health Division and Department of Environmental Quality Certification. Works alone reading water meters on a routine and regular basis. Performs routine meter maintenance and repairs.

Performs custodial and general maintenance on water and wastewater facilities and grounds.

• Compile records and reports in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Analyze and conduct mathematical calculations following laboratory procedures to make adjustments in the operation of a water/wastewater facility.
• Provide effective communication with supervisor, accounts receivable clerk and other operators on the technical level required of this position.
• Conform to all safety policies and participate in specialized training for the safe handling of hazardous materials and confined space entry.
• Perform all aspects of utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring, laying and testing of water and wastewater lines.
• Compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater facility.
• Compile maintenance records, coordinate and perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all irrigation and farm equipment.
• Record legibly and accurately all meter data. Demonstrate professional, high quality customer service.
• Observe and analyze problems regarding consumption, installation, and damage or tampering of water meters.
• Compile maintenance records, coordinate and perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on meters and meter appurtenances.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, safety regulations and culture.
• Comply with Company grooming and uniform policy.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid OR/WA driver's license, any required certifications and/or endorsements, and satisfactory driving record. Must hold, or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A with the Airbrake and Tanker endorsements.
• Two or more years relevant field work experience. Be able to read 400 water meters a day, accurately. Possess basic math skills.
• Legible handwriting.
• Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when assigned.

The working environment will vary from extreme outdoor conditions to indoor job duties. Safety procedures must always be followed, as worker may be exposed to vehicle traffic, slippery ground conditions, and possible unfriendly domestic pets. Worker will be continually exposed to hazardous materials, confined space, electrical components and heavy equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, sewer flushing and transporting vehicles. Worker must be in a physical condition that will allow access into sewer manholes and any number of holding tanks and basins in a water/wastewater plant, also allow access to meters, meter repair, and assigned work areas.

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

• Start at 20 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave

• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

Base salary range: $25.56 - $36.94 per hour, depending on qualifications

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