Wastewater Facilities Operator I

City of Henderson•Henderson, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists in the maintenance, and operation and control of unit processes of the collection system lift station, bionutrient removal, and ultra-filtration membrane systems, biosolids removal system, reuse pumping and distribution system, Bird Viewing Preserve ponds; performs related duties as required. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the equivalent
One (1) year of experience in maintaining pumps, valves, pipes, or motors, or performing minor building or facility maintenance work on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or plumbing systems; or six (6) months of experience working as a Wastewater Facilities Intern at the City of Henderson
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
Must possess, at minimum, an Operator-In-Training and/or Restricted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) in one of the following areas: Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment
Must possess or obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire
Must possess or obtain a Nevada Plant Maintenance Technologist Grade I Certification issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire
Employee must maintain certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position
All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained at incumbent’s expense
Completed Employment Application
Copy of Operator-In-Training and/or Restricted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) in one of the following areas: Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered

Responsibilities

Assists in the maintenance, and operation and control of unit processes of the collection system lift station, bionutrient removal, and ultra-filtration membrane systems, biosolids removal system, reuse pumping and distribution system, Bird Viewing Preserve ponds.
Performs related duties as required.