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Public Works Operator Assistant
The City of Rufus is seeking an assistant to the Public Works Operator Compensation: $20.00/hr. with benefits
Job Description: As an assistant to the Public Works Department, you will be involved in a
variety of essential tasks. These include servicing water meters, maintaining water and sewer
lines, street upkeep, operating equipment, and intermittently managing water and sewer
treatment facilities. Additionally, you will contribute to landscaping efforts—mowing, weeding,
trimming, and irrigation. Your role will support the City’s day-to-day operations.
Desired Qualifications:
Age: Must be 18 years or older.
Driver’s License: Possess a valid driver’s license.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Skills:
Ability to operate, repair, and maintain the water/wastewater treatment plant facilities to
control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent;
Prepares required reports/logs and maintain complete and accurate records
Daily monitoring of 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 pump, 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 on all city properties
including water, sewer, streets and community center
Operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city service grounds, facilities, streets,
storm water, wastewater, parks and recreation areas and fleet maintenance.
Ability complete the Oregon Wastewater & Water certification exams
Performs other duties as required
Physical Demands: The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in extreme weather
conditions.
Training Opportunity: The City is open to training the right applicant, even if they have fewer
qualifications for the position.
Application Process: Contact Rufus City Hall at 541-739-2321 or rufusrecorder@gmail.com to
request an application. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our community!
As a City of Rufus Public Works Employee, you are a collaborative team ensuring that our
facilities can deliver their services – uninterrupted. As the Public Works Assistant you will perform
a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City of Rufus and Biggs Services
District Wastewater & Water Treatment Plants including maintenance of equipment, quality
control/testing and day-to-day activities as well as public works support in water treatment and
overall city maintenance.
The City of Rufus is a drug free workplace