Clackamas River Water

Clackamas River Water (CRW) has earned a reputation for providing high-quality drinking water. We are offering an excellent opportunity for you to be part of a sustainable organization by joining our water resources team - well known for providing exceptional service to the community we serve with our most precious resource: water.

Our values for Quality Water | Customer Service | Financial Accountability | Responsible Stewardship govern what we do in serving each other, the public and our surrounding community.

WATER TREATMENT PROCESSING SPECIALIST– Essential Duties

• Operate and monitor the District’s 30 mgd drinking water treatment plant, its systems and equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain plant equipment to service levels by performing a variety of technical and mechanical duties, following prescribed guidelines.
• Collect samples; and record operational data and report test results to regulatory agencies.
• Follow all relevant safety standards and procedures.
• Available to perform On-call, stand-by duty in emergencies and work alternate, swing or graveyard shifts.
• Perform and troubleshoot preventative and corrective maintenance of the water treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs, and related facilities.
• Assist certified, in-house water quality laboratory by performing chemical and biological analysis and preparing and performing quality control of liquid and solid media and reagents.
• Perform lab testing and maintenance procedures, as needed. Acts as a backup to the Water Quality Technician.

Minimum Qualifications: 

HS diploma or GED, 2 yrs. college courses (at least 60 credit hrs.) in water technology, biology, environmental science, or related field; 3-year operational experience and, possess an OHA WTO Level 2 certification with the ability to obtain, an OHA WTO Level 3 certification within 2 years of hire.”  Knowledge of regulations for water treatment systems and ability to use water-related software applications i.e., SCADA, and have a valid driver’s license; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that meets position requirements.

Special Requirements:  As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a criminal/civil background check, have the ability to pass and maintain the drug and alcohol and physical exams that meet the standards and requirements for the position.

• Preference for applicants who possess higher level water treatment certification, have experience with treatment plant equipment and instrumentation maintenance and experience in microbiological lab testing for coliform bacteria. 

Closing Date:             Open until filled

Clackamas River Water is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace.