Lead Water Distribution Operator

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! MW&L is hiring a Lead Water Distribution Operator in the Water Division.

The Lead Water Distribution Operator plays an important role at the utility by supervising crews to construct, operate, and maintain the MW&L water distribution system. This individual actively collaborates with supervisors, Engineering, subordinates, and contractors in the planning, implementation, and completion of projects. This position requires a team player who works harmoniously, efficiently, and safely with office staff and field crew employees.

This position exercises independent discretion to schedule and direct operations and maintenance duties.

Position requires the employee to be available to work regular or irregular schedules, including holidays, weekends, and on a rotating schedule for emergency standby call response.

• Our community appreciates and respects what we do for them. You get to make a difference in our local community!
• Great crew dedicated to doing quality work and providing excellent customer service.
• All employees work a 4x10 (M-Th) schedule, contributing to a quality work/life balance.
• Short commutes to work and condensed work days mean more time with your family doing what you enjoy.
• Most worksites are minutes away – your day isn’t spent commuting between locations.
• Our wages and benefits are competitive; we offer PERS (Oregon Public Employees Retirement).

Please click the green "Apply Now" button on our website to complete our online application, and submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Before applying, please read the Lead Water Distribution Operator job description on the McMinnville Water and Light website in full to learn about the scope of duties and qualifications for the position.

To be considered for the selection process, applicants must have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, water transmission, and water storage systems and facilities.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be qualifying.

• Oregon Class A CDL driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement (or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire date) with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.
• Certified as a State of Oregon Water Distribution Operator 3 or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire date.
• Live within 30 minutes of MW&L facilities (or relocate within 12 months if currently outside the 30 minutes).

• Three years of Operational Decision Making (ODM) experience is desired.
• Two years of college-level coursework with science-based credits is desired.
• Supervisory experience in a construction environment is highly desired.