Water Systems Operator

Overview

Continue to serve your community, make a difference, and GROW your career! We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow.

Water Systems Operator I is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’s growing success.

This posting will create a non-probationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill one (1) vacancy for this classification. The current vacancy is in the Utilities department. The eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification, for up to 180 days. Non-probationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list.

Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

• Submit a Complete Application – For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
• Pay Considerations – The starting hourly pay for this position is $29.37. The selected candidate for this position will start at the beginning of the salary range, no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
• Work Schedule – This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:00pm.
• Environment – While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or vibration.

Monitors, regulates, and performs operational maintenance in potable water production, treatment, and storage and distribution equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional vocational or technical training in mechanical maintenance is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience performing construction and maintenance on water distribution systems.
• Equivalent:
  Four years of progressively responsible experience performing construction and maintenance on water distribution systems.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade I at the time of application for hire, promotion, transfer, or reclassification.

The full job description can be found here:
Water Systems Operator I