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Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Oregon Wednesday
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Oregon Wednesday
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Oregon Wednesday

Published on: 03/26/2025

This news was posted by Oregon Today News

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The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 8 p.m. for Central Douglas County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills and South Central Oregon Cascades.

The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/weather-alerts/2025/03/pea-sized-hail-predicted-with-thunderstorms-in-oregon-wednesday.html

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**COURTESY POSTING. THIS POSITION IS WITH THE COOS BAY-NORTH BEND WATER BOARD, NOT THE CITY OF COOS BAY** The Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is excited to offer an immediate opportunity for a dedicated and motivated Utility Worker to join our team. This essential role is an excellent first step in a career path with opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization and the water industry. As a Utility Worker, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and learn how water distribution systems operate to serve the needs of our community. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Operate and maintain water distribution facilities, including conducting repairs to valves, pumps, hydrants, main and service pipes, wells, and other associated infrastructure. Perform key operational tasks such as valve turning, hydrant flushing, leak detection, and the inspection, cleaning, and operation of reservoirs and pump stations. Install and construct water distribution facilities, including service and main lines, hydrants, valves, pump stations, and related components. Operate and maintain a variety of light and medium power equipment, such as compressors, tapping machines, power saws, boring machines, backhoes, cranes, and other construction tools. This includes conducting pre- and post-operation checks, maintaining fluid levels, and cleaning and replacing parts as needed. Repair and replace piping, pumps, and equipment associated with the utility’s water treatment facilities to ensure efficient and reliable operations. Carry out building and grounds maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing duties that do not require a license. Become an integral member of a supportive and collaborative team. Interact with and serve members of the community, making a direct impact on their access to reliable water service. 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Install and construct water distribution facilities, including service and main lines, hydrants, valves, pump stations, and related components. Operate and maintain a variety of light and medium power equipment, such as compressors, tapping machines, power saws, boring machines, backhoes, cranes, and other construction tools. This includes conducting pre- and post-operation checks, maintaining fluid levels, and cleaning and replacing parts as needed. Repair and replace piping, pumps, and equipment associated with the utility’s water treatment facilities to ensure efficient and reliable operations. Carry out building and grounds maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing duties that do not require a license. Become an integral member of a supportive and collaborative team. Interact with and serve members of the community, making a direct impact on their access to reliable water service. 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Position is open until filled with first review of applications on August 10, 2026. For more information contact Jason Mills at jason_mills@cbnbh2o.com or Stacey Parrott at stacey_parrott@cbnbh2o.com
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Install and construct water distribution facilities, including service and main lines, hydrants, valves, pump stations, and related components. Operate and maintain a variety of light and medium power equipment, such as compressors, tapping machines, power saws, boring machines, backhoes, cranes, and other construction tools. This includes conducting pre- and post-operation checks, maintaining fluid levels, and cleaning and replacing parts as needed. Repair and replace piping, pumps, and equipment associated with the utility’s water treatment facilities to ensure efficient and reliable operations. Carry out building and grounds maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing duties that do not require a license. Become an integral member of a supportive and collaborative team. Interact with and serve members of the community, making a direct impact on their access to reliable water service. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION – One year experience or combination of experience and education in performing public works equipment operation, laboring duties, or distribution operations and maintenance; graduation from high school or GED program MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of equipment, materials, and methods used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of public works facilities; knowledge of safety methods and measures in the assigned work field; ability to work at strenuous tasks outside in all types of weather; ability to understand and apply oral or written instructions to fairly complex equipment, materials, or construction; ability to obtain and maintain required safety certifications and Oregon commercial driver's license; ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team‑oriented working relationships with supervisors and co-workers; ability to maintain a professional appearance and a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude toward customers and the general public; satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions. 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Utility Worker III ($26.40-$33.71) – Possession of Grade III State of Oregon Water Distribution Certificate. Hold a valid Oregon Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsements. Advancement – Progression to the next level requires demonstrated performance, time-in-position, and acquisition of required certifications. The Water Board supports internal advancement to encourage career development and to meet operational needs. A preference will be given to qualified veterans who apply for this position pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237. Any veteran with specialized qualifications or transferable skills relevant to the duties of this position should reference those in their application. Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE. TO APPLY: Visit our website at cbnbh2o.com/?/about/jobs to download an employment application and to review the full job description. Please e-mail application to [email protected]. Position is open until filled with first review of applications on August 10, 2026. For more information contact Jason Mills at [email protected] or Stacey Parrott at [email protected]

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