Current open positions:

 

WATER/SANITARY SEWER UTILITY OPERATOR I, II, or III

Compensation: $3,726 - $6,730 monthly + excellent benefit package

Deadline:  4:00 p.m. November 12, 2026 

Required with application: Résumé

Note: résumés are accepted in addition to but not in lieu of applications

 

Green Area Water and Sanitary Authority is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious employee for a full-time Water/Wastewater Utility Operator I, II, or III position. Duties include operating and maintaining a Class II water distribution system, a Class II water treatment facility, and a Class II wastewater collection system. Applicants must have a valid Oregon driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a high school diploma or equivalent; a Class B commercial driver’s license is preferred. Successful applicant must also be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and background check. Within one year of employment, a successful Operator I candidate must obtain at least one of the following certifications: Water Treatment I, Water Distribution I, or Wastewater Collection I. Operator II and III candidates must already possess at least one of these certifications. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. A complete job description and employment application are available from Green Area Water and Sanitary Authority at 3879 Old Highway 99 South, Roseburg, OR 97471, and online at www.gawsaor.gov/employment. Submit a completed employment application and résumé to the Authority office by 4:00 p.m. on November 12, 2026.

 

 

Applications can be submitted one of the following ways:

Email: jobs@gawsa-or.org (application and résumé attached as PDF files)

Hand Deliver to Authority staff at administrative office

Mail to:

GAWSA – Human Resources

3879 Old Hwy 99 South

Roseburg, OR 97471

 

 

How do I find out my application status?
Every person applying for a position is notified as to the status of their application. Notifications are sent to applicants who have not been selected for interview, who are interviewed but not selected, and to applicants who are selected.

 

Is the Green Area Water & Sanitary Authority (GAWSA) an Equal Opportunity Employer?
The Green Area Water & Sanitary Authority provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants,  without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law (except where there are bonafide occupational qualifications).

 

Does GAWSA provide Veteran's Preference? 
The Green Area Water & Sanitary Authority follows Oregon law regarding Veterans' Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form included in the employment application and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application. To determine your qualification, please review the Veterans' Preference Form.