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Town of Oakland Utility Department Operator in Oakland, Maryland
The Mayor and Town Council of Oakland, Maryland is accepting applications at Oakland City Hall for the full-time position of Utility Department Operator. Interested applicants for the position must be in physically good health, and must be able to perform a variety of job responsibilities including but not limited to operation, maintenance and upkeep of water and sewer plants and plant equipment, repair of water/sewer lines, operate backhoe, maintenance and upkeep of grounds and related equipment, samples testing, and data reporting. Interested applicants must possess the ability to learn quickly and ability to work well with the public and fellow employees.
Prior water and sewer plant operations experience along with water and sewer certification through the State of Maryland, Department of the Environment is preferred. Applicants interested in applying for the position must possess a valid Maryland operators drivers license, be able to pass normal visual and hearing requirements, and be willing to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays, and in emergencies when necessary. Qualified applicants may be subject to a background check and driving record review, be required to pass necessary evaluations as required by the Town of Oakland, must possess a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age, and be a citizen of the United States. If applicant does not have prior water/sewer treatment experience/ licensing, applicants must be able to pass a Class IV Water Treatment Plant certification or a Class 1A Wastewater Treatment Plant certification within a three-year period. Interested persons should obtain and fill out an application from Oakland City Hall, 15 South Third Street, Oakland, MD, and submit a cover letter and resume along with the application for employment. The deadline for returning the cover letter, resume, and application to Oakland City Hall is August 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM.