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Water Plant Operator II or III
Summary
Title:Water Plant Operator II or III
ID:2017-OPS-02
Salary Range:$37.41 - $39.71
Application Deadline:11/06/2017
Position Status:Full-Time
Requested Position Title:N/A
Department Name:N/A
Number of Vacancies:N/A
Description
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 385,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.

We are looking to hire a Water Plant Operator: Grade II-Treatment & Distribution, or Grade III-Treatment & Distribution to join our Operations department.

OPERATOR, WATER PLANT, GRADE II, TREATMENT & DISTRIBUTION
An employee who has completed an apprenticeship and/or equivalent level of training or appropriate certification and is responsible for the production of safe and clean drinking water in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and restrictions, under general supervision of the Working Foreman. Will also be responsible for the operation of pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through canals and treatment plants and will coordinate the rate of flow with demand, storage and other operating needs; operates the overall distribution system through the company's SCADA system, and using the SCADA system to start, stop, and take out of service for work, whatever part of the distribution system is required for the efficient delivery of water to customers; will take appropriate action to help resolve customer complaints when necessary; performs such record keeping functions as log of plant operations, test results, maintenance work performed, unusual operating conditions and special reports as required; takes samples of water at regular intervals and makes such control tests required to ensure the efficient production of a safe product for public consumption; performs tests and adjusts chemical feed equipment to ensure optimal performance of treatment plant process; will make limited repairs and adjustments, for which training has been provided; receives supplies delivered during his/her shift and ensures that they are properly stored.

Qualifications
  • Must maintain State of Nevada Grade II Water Treatment and Water Distribution certifications or equivalent. The Employee shall be reclassified to Operator III, Water Plant upon completion of Grade III Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certifications.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
OPERATOR, WATER PLANT, GRADE III, TREATMENT & DISTRIBUTION
An employee who has completed an apprenticeship and/or equivalent level of training or appropriate certification and is responsible for the production of safe and clean drinking water in Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and restrictions, under general supervision of the Working Foreman. Will also be responsible for the operation of pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through canals and treatment plants and will coordinate the rate of flow with demand, storage and other operating needs; operates the overall distribution system through the company's SCADA system, and using the SCADA system to start, stop, and take out of service for work, whatever part of the distribution system is required for the efficient delivery of water to customers; will take appropriate action to help resolve customer complaints when necessary; performs such record keeping functions as log of plant operations, test results, maintenance work performed, unusual operating conditions and special reports as required; takes samples of water at regular intervals and makes such control tests required to ensure the efficient production of a safe product for public consumption; performs tests and adjusts chemical feed equipment to ensure optimal performance of treatment plant process; will make limited repairs and adjustments, for which training has been provided; receives supplies delivered during his/her shift and ensures that they are properly stored.

Qualifications
  • Must maintain State of Nevada Grade III Water Treatment and Water Distribution certifications or equivalent. Required for upgrade to Working Foreman.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

TMWA is an equal employment opportunity employer who develops and maintains a work environment that values the dignity of each individual, utilizes human resources to their fullest potential and ensures a high quality workforce which reflects the diversity of the community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action and an employee’s caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee association, or any other protected status or category.
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