Operator in Training

Title: Operator in Training
Location: Ontario, OR
Duration: 07 Months
Pay Rate: $19/h

Note: On call is required for this position, be able to respond to afterhours emergencies within a reasonable time.

Qualifications:

• Some prior experience in Water Distribution, Sewer Collections and Street maintenance
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities:

• Works in the operation, repair, and maintenance of streets, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and other duties as assigned.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain water distribution systems, storm drains, sewer collection systems, and sewer lift stations. This position work in all aspects of the street maintenance department. Paving, patching, sign maintenance, concrete repair/installation, snow removal/sanding etc. Perform labor involved in the construction and maintenance of water distribution: install, repair and read water meters; exercise valves; install and repair water lines, standpipes, valves, pumps, etc.; and perform water shut-offs and turn-ons; repair and install manholes, cleanouts; and clean debris from catch basins. Produce a variety of records and reports relating to these activities.
• Operate, maintain and perform minor repair to light and heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, sewer cleaner, welders, etc.). Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools before and after use. Report defects or needed repairs to lead worker or supervisor.
• On call is required for this position, be able to respond to afterhours emergencies within a reasonable time.
• Respond to various customer service requests and report findings to lead worker or supervisor. Maintain good public relations through courteous and prompt attention to customer complaints.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and respectful work relationships with co-workers and supervisor. Use utility locator service prior to any excavation.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Complete daily work activities according to work schedules. Measure, compute, and convert English and metric systems.
• Report public hazards (potholes, fallen street signs, water leaks, etc.) to lead worker or supervisor.
• May assist other public works departments as needed. Maintain proficiency by attending meetings and trainings, reviewing reports, and reading professional materials and journals.

Below is the brief introduction of SPECTRAFORCE, the benefits we offer and the disclaimers:

Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams.
We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 130 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.
SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people (and clients) can reach their highest potential. Our entire workflow and teams are trained to cultivate the joy of NEWJOBPHORIA with candidates and employees throughout their engagement with SPECTRAFORCE.

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCE offers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.