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Employment Opportunities Types of
jobs / Contact HR / Orenco is a growing company in a growing industry. The last census reported that about 25% of all households, nationwide, use an onsite (decentralized) wastewater treatment system, and that percentage has been steadily increasing. Orenco currently employs more than 200 people, who hold a wide variety of jobs: We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including 401(k), profit-sharing, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance. We provide regular training opportunities for our staff and consistently seek to hire from within. Our culture is "open" and suggestions are encouraged. In fact, we expect all employees to actively contribute to continuous improvements in all our operations. Above all, we are committed to providing a safe working environment and respectful treatment for all our employees and guests. Our employees value our casual atmosphere and our quality of life. We're located 15 minutes north of Roseburg, Oregon, a small town of 20,000, in the rolling hills of the beautiful Umpqua River Valley. We're also one hour south of Eugene, a university town with PAC-10 sports, a world-class performing arts center, and literally hundreds of restaurants. Current Employment Needs We occasionally have openings for entry level and experienced engineers in our electrical and systems engineering groups. Engineering disciplines include electrical, civil, mechanical, and environmental. Contact HR If you would like to be considered for employment, contact our Human Resources Department. Click here for e-mail. Or call 541-459-4449. You can also fax us at 541-459-2884. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran, reserve, national guard, or any other similarly protected status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. "What I like about working at Orenco" "I enjoy working with everyone here.
It's nice to come to work and know that everyone tries to do their best for
themselves and the company. The professional persona and the relaxed environment
that Orenco offers is a nice blend; it proves to other companies that employees
can be happy and productive." "I like the flexibility it provides
to family oriented people." "Orenco allows for people to be
individuals while working in a family-like atmosphere. The company is growing
quick and there's opportunities to move up." "Orenco is a company that genuinely
cares for the well being of their employees." "Orenco is a great place to learn
and grow." "The variety of technologies we work
with." "You can be as creative as you want
to be." "The great potential for personal
career advancement." "The way we take the 'nasties' out
of wastewater." "Darren Simmie. He's the best boss
in the world." "The quality of the people. Very
professional." "It gets me up in the morning. Plus,
Orenco cares." "What else? The PEOPLE." I like the feeling of working together
collectively to accomplish something we could not do separately. Every day we
are making our contribution to society. Every day we are "Changing The Way the
World Does Wastewater." Heilner Garners Kudos for Local Employer's Group
Congratulations are in order for Mary Heilner, Orenco's human resources manager. As a member of the Douglas County Employer Council, Mary put together the application that resulted in the group's being named the nation's outstanding local employer council in a small community. The nomination for the national award came after the Douglas County group was named Oregon's Employer Council of the Year last fall. The Douglas County Employer Council, which meets monthly at the employment office, is made up of private-sector employers who act as an advisory group to the Oregon Employment Department. Mary says it's a dynamic group that really cares about the community. "Because we have such a small base to draw from, we see the benefits of developing the work force." The Council sponsors seminars for employee and employer development, hosts job fairs, works with the Veterans Affairs Administration, funds scholarships, and helps to promote the Employment Department's role as a work force service, not as an unemployment agency. Fundraising Fun
Paula Ball draws raffle tickets. We recently figured out how to put some fun into fundraising. Orenco employees volunteered their special talents as prizes for a March Madness Raffle for the American Red Cross. Fishermen in our ranks offered a crabbing trip to the coast, a fly fishing lesson, and drift boating on the Umpqua River. Creative chefs came up with catered dinners and a "dessert of the month club." A talented artist donated an original artwork. A master gardener designed a daylong "gardening extravaganza" that he promised to extend "if beer is served." Our technology wonks agreed to make house calls for home computer snafus. Others shared their passions with a mountain bike adventure, a learn-to-ski trip, a river rafting trip and barbecue, and a round of golf at the country club. Husband and wife orchardists volunteered a flat of Asian pears when they ripen in September. Orenco even kicked in some paid time off.
Left: Three of our many raffle ticket holders. Right: Jack Firkins, multiple ticket buyer and big winner. The big drawing at the end of March drew a lively crowd, apparently operating on a sugar high from the "brownie boats" the HR department served up. Queries echoed across the room. "That dessert-of-the-month club: That’s for life, right?" "Do I have to have skis, pay for the lift ticket and provide my own transportation?" (yes, no, and no) "Just how much beer DO I have to lay in for a gardener?" Finally, tickets were drawn, prizes were chosen, and now folks, some of whom knew each other only in passing, are making plans to bike, fish, eat, garden, golf, ski, and pick pears together. Our local Red Cross chapter may have been the big winner but camaraderie at Orenco just got a huge boost as well.
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