Wastewater Operator - Residuals Team

Position Summary

WASTEWATER DIVISION IS LOOKING TO HIRE AN OPERATOR FOR THEIR RESIDUALS TEAM! The City of Eugene Wastewater Division seeks an experienced operator to support operations and maintenance at the Biosolids Management Facilities, Biocycle Farm, and Beneficial Reuse Site. The role focuses on in-the-field activities, including biosolids and recycled water applications, Belt Filter Press operation, facultative lagoon operation, process control, engineering maintenance, equipment operation, record keeping, and report generation.

The position may involve safety committee duties, overtime work during emergencies, and rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Final date to receive applications: Friday, June 12, 2026, 5 p.m. P.T. Applicants may submit online through the City of Eugene website.
Information on

How to Apply

can be found on the City’s career portal.

Wastewater Operator 1 (Sun‑Sat) or Wastewater Operator 2 (Sun‑Sat).

Residuals Technician 1 (Wastewater Operator
1): $31.31 – $39.03 hourly / $65,124.80 – $81,182.40 annually.

Residuals Technician 2 (Wastewater Operator
2): $34.21 – $42.62 hourly / $71,156.80 – $88,649.60 annually.

Starting pay within these ranges is based on education and experience and is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

29689 Awbrey Ln, Eugene.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

The City of Eugene offers competitive benefits. For details, refer to the City’s benefits materials.

Performs operations, maintenance, and inspection of biosolids and recycled water processing and land application sites and facilities. Responsible for assigned areas; makes necessary equipment adjustments as established by procedures. Interprets process data and makes adjustments to meet target guidelines. Contributes equally to workload and works under direction with initiative and high standards of quality and productivity. In the absence of the Residuals Supervisor or Lead Operator, makes decisions regarding site operations, biosolids applications, irrigation scheduling, lagoon loading, emergency start‑up and shut down of equipment, prioritizing work assignments, and coordinating requests from other City and Wastewater Division sections.

Under direction of the Residuals Supervisor, may develop and/or modify operational procedures used in the Residuals Management work section.

May assist in groundwater, soil, plant tissue, surface water, and lysimeter monitoring programs; collects samples for process control and permit monitoring; may assist in scheduling of sampling programs. Enters and retrieves data from personal computers and process workstations; utilizes software applications to operate and monitor equipment and processes, interpret trends, monitor loading rates, and maintain records. Operates laboratory instruments such as dissolved oxygen meters, pH meters, analytical balances, steam tables, and moisture balances;

calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments.

May be assigned special projects such as biosolids cost analysis, public relations activities, manpower evaluations, technical report writing, training modules, safety research, equipment specification development, and other related projects. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment; troubleshoots and isolates problems in malfunctioning equipment as necessary; follows appropriate safety procedures when isolating equipment, including tagging and lock‑out requirements. Maintains a positive relationship with biosolids and recycled water customers, neighbors of application sites, and contract farmers.

May operate specialized equipment for recycled water and biosolids processing, distribution, and application such as dredge, mixers, farm tractors, dump trucks, spreaders, loaders, center pivots, and hard‑hose reels. May train Wastewater employees in operational techniques, equipment operation, and proper safety procedures. May work in wet wells, manholes, or other confined spaces. Cleans and maintains work areas as required; keeps equipment neat, clean, and properly…