Utility System Operator
Job in
Garibaldi, Tillamook County, Oregon, 97118, USA
Listing for:
City of Garibaldi
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Utility Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68901 - 79883 USD Yearly
USD
68901.00
79883.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: GaribaldiCity of Garibaldi, Oregon
City Hall l 107 6th St. (P.O. Box 708) l Garibaldi, OR 97118 l Phone l
www.garibaldi.gov
SYSTEM OPERATOR
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JOB DESCRIPTION EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time subject to City’s Personnel Policy.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and equipment operation tasks in the construction, maintenance and operation of city facilities. The System Operator shall possess and maintain current wastewater level III treatment and level II collection certification OR level I certification in water distribution, treatment, and a Cross-connection Specialist certification to always be able qualified to operate the City’s water system or Wastewater/collections system as DRC.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position reports directly to the Public Works Director and can receive direct supervision and oversight from the City Manager. Receives a moderate level of supervision from the Public Works Director when working as a crew member. When assigned a specialized task receives detailed instructions and closer supervision.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is the normal responsibility of the Public Works Director, although the System Operator will act as the lead-worker when working as a crew member.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The System Operator’s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
(An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties; however, these examples do not include all the specific tasks that an employee may be expected to perform)
Contributes to a positive work environmentMaintains a positive relationship with contacts specific to them and positions outside the City organizationPrepares and submits monthly Required report forms to DEQ or OHAPrepares and submits annual required reports to DEQ or OHAAs a member of the Public Works Department performs any of the following tasks – participates in asphalt paving and patching, ditching and shouldering, striping, installation and repair of curbs, gutters, and storm drains, and plowing and sanding. Performs traffic control and flagging duties. Installs and cleans sewer mains and laterals, culverts, catch basins, and manholes; sewer line cleaning; vermin control.
Operates light pick up and dump trucks, tractors, jackhammer, air compressor, flushers, truck and related light equipment. May be assigned to assist with specialized tasks such as painting and striping streets, curbs and parking areas as appropriate, and constructing, repairing and installing signs. Installs, repairs and replaces water mains, fire hydrants, valves, water meters (service), paints and cleans hydrants, reservoirs and pump stations and mows adjacent areas, reads water metersHeavy lifting, working in extreme environmental conditions, working at different heights, above and below ground level, long periods of walking, long periods of strenuous work, and abiding by all Federal, State, and City safety rulesMay operate heavy or specialized equipment in the construction and maintenance of water, street, sewer and storm facilities. Equipment includes backhoe, tractor, dump truck, swap loader, skid loader, roller, compactors, mowers, sanders, and other power equipmentMay assist in customer service callsOperates large water/sewage pumps, and other standard water/sewage treatment equipmentMake minor repairs as neededInspects the operation of the plants for proper flow or pumpingMakes raw sewage or water tests, taken at intervals, to determine the treatment neededKeeps accurate records of the plant operationsCollects samples of finished water, tests samples in laboratoryRegulates the amount of chlorine used at the plant, and tests for chlorine dosage; also, responsible for the care of chlorination equipment at the plantsOperates the Water or wastewater Treatment PlantsPerforms weekend duties at both plants on an on-call rotationInvestigates high readings, inspects for leaks on city side of the water systemWorks closely with the Utility Billing staff of the city to identify problems and resolve water billing and consumption problemsCleans streets, alleys and loads debrisAssists in the…
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