Collections Field Supervisor at Oak Lodge Water Services Authority – Milwaukie, Oregon

Help lead a skilled team that keeps sanitary and storm sewer systems safe and efficient for nearly 30,000 neighbors, while building a rewarding career with excellent pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Pay: $47.34 – $63.38 per hour, with annual increases based on performance and a cost of living increase.

• Generous Benefits: 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision; PERS retirement; short- and long-term disability; paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 holidays.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, leadership experience, and involvement in major utility projects.

• Team Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated crew that values safety, efficiency, and protecting public health.

• Lead and mentor a team of field personnel, providing training in work and safety procedures.

• Oversee sewer line cleaning, video inspections, and routine maintenance of the sanitary and storm sewer systems.

• Operate and instruct others on the use of heavy construction equipment, including high-pressure sewer jets and Vactor trucks.

• Create and enforce standard operating procedures for the division.

• Maintain records using OLWS’s work order tracking and asset management programs.

• Coordinate and assist in emergency responses, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

• Respond to public inquiries and address concerns related to field operations.

• Manage fleet and equipment maintenance, including scheduling, purchasing, and replacements.

• Participate in budget development, capital planning, and staffing decisions.

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible program-related experience; two (2) years of team leadership preferred.

• Associate's Degree in Water Environmental Technology or related field preferred.

• Wastewater Collections Level III certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Valid Oregon Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• OSHA Confined Space and Competent Person Certification, and Traffic Control Certification.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory theories and principles.
• Technical knowledge of public works related systems.
• State and federal laws governing utility services.
• Reporting responsibilities to regulating agencies.
• Construction and safety standards.
• Problem resolution techniques.
• Personal computers and related software applications, including asset management programs.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan and clearly direct field crew work to expected result.
• Train, coach and give performance feedback.
• Resolve conflict in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Track and record expenditures.
• Manage contracts.
• Write reports.
• Promote positive public relations.
• Provide good customer service.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues.
• Operate and adjust SCADA systems.
• Interpret construction plans.