Wastewater Operator II - Gresham, OR

Job Listing ID:

4491809

Job Title:

Wastewater Operator II•

Gresham, OR Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/14/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

At Jacobs, we don't settle

• always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence.

We apply our expertise and knowledge as we?look into?the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference. As an Operator II, based in Gresham, Oregon, you'll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance, establishing and maintaining effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise. You'll diagnose operating problems, make process control adjustments, direct and perform necessary corrective action. You'll also prepare reports, collect samples, perform laboratory testing, determine proper chemical flow rates, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll?take action?to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team. Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you

• and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. #omfs #bia #ourjacobs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/ wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings.
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during work shifts.
• Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as required.
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Current Oregon Operator I certification or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months (180) days.
• Follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Oregon Wastewater Operator Level III certification through reciprocity or testing within 6 months (180) days.
• Technical training and up to one year of on-the-job training in operating water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Two (2) to five (5) years 'of experience in operating water and or wastewater treatment plants.
• Basic familiarity of the principles, practices, operation, and preventative maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plant.
• Operating principles of Cogeneration system, valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices, safety policies, standard operating procedures, and directives.

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spen...

Job Classification:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

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Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

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