Water Distribution Operator -IV

Position: Water Distribution Operator I-IV

About This Opportunity

The City of Hillsboro Water Department has multiple opportunities for Water Distribution Operators. We have one (1) available position in our Distribution Maintenance Services Section, one (1) opportunity available in our Unidirectional Flushing program, and one (1) in our Flow Control Section. The Hillsboro Water Department operates at a metropolitan scale from a suburban environment, with responsibilities for local water distribution and regional water supply.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the City and play a key role in providing the vital resource of clean drinking water to our diverse and thriving community.

Oregon Water Certification

Pay level is dependent on education, certifications, and experience. Please see Training and Experience section below for requirements. The following salary ranges reflect annual earnings based on a 40‑hour work week.

Click on the links below for full job classification descriptions.

• Distribution Level 1 – Water Distribution Operator I – $67,801 – $89,221
• Distribution Level 2 – Water Distribution Operator II – $73,334 – $96,502
• Distribution Level 3 – Water Distribution Operator III – $76,267 – $100,362
• Distribution Level 4 – Water Distribution Operator IV – $79,318 – $104,377

Underfill Opportunity: Candidates without required certifications may be underfilled in the following job classification:
Water Operations Technician – $62,686 – $82,490

Current Water Distribution Operator Openings & Assigned Section

• Service Crew – Distribution Maintenance Services Section
• Unidirectional Flushing Program – Valves & Hydrants Section
• Storage and Conveyance Operations – Flow Control Section

Distribution Maintenance Services Section

Water Distribution Operator – Service Crew (1 opening)

As a team member of the Distribution Maintenance Services Section, you will be responsible for the operation and upkeep of Hillsboro’s drinking water distribution and conveyance systems, ensuring safe, reliable service for our community. The team also uses the City’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), performs leak detection and investigations, and provides responsive customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Hillsboro Water’s mission of delivering safe, high‑quality drinking water to our community.

Key

Focus Areas

• Repairing and replacing water mains and service lines
• Installing new mains and services to support system growth
• Keeping accurate asset data in the asset management program
• Conducting leak detection and investigations
• Supporting customer service needs related to water distribution
• Performing proactive system repairs and replacements to maintain system integrity
• Identifying and addressing leaks promptly to minimize water loss
• Investigating and resolving system deficiencies and customer complaints related to water distribution
• Other duties as assigned

Valves & Hydrants Section

Water Distribution Operator – Unidirectional Flushing Crew (1 opening)

This individual will play an important role performing unidirectional flushing in the Valves and Hydrants section, ensuring system reliability, water quality, and fire protection for the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values essential fieldwork, teamwork, and ensuring reliable water service to the community. This work is critical to system performance and public safety.

Key Focus Areas

• Participating in loop and unidirectional system flushing
• Performing valve and hydrant maintenance, exercising, and operation
• Completing valve repairs and rehabilitation work
• Responding to flushing requests to address water quality concerns
• Pressure and flow testing
• Other duties as assigned

Flow Control Section

Water Operator – Storage and Conveyance Operations (1 opening)

As a Water Distribution Operator in our Flow Control Section, you will have a wide range of responsibilities and tasks that play a vital part in delivering safe and reliable drinking water to our community, maintaining a high level of water quality in our reservoirs while ensuring we meet system demand for nearly 90,000 people and growing.

Key Focus Areas

• Maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing distribution pumping and…