Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Summary The City of Fallon, Nevada seeks a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator for salary grade 8 with a range of $30.39 to $37.02 per hour, depending on experience. The operator will manage the city’s water and wastewater utilities, operating a 9.7 MGD arsenic removal facility, well field, booster stations, and a 2.2 MGD sequential batch reactor. Salary & Benefits Salary Grade 8 – $30.39 to $37.02 /h (starting salary based on experience) Benefits include 100 % employer‑paid retirement (PERS), medical, vision, dental and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and possible reimbursement for reasonable moving expenses. Responsibilities Operate and maintain daily operations of the water and wastewater treatment facilities, including routine chemical dosage, pump selection, and balancing flows. Operate SCADA and PC‑based systems to calculate flows, chemical dosages, and monitor water quality. Maintain treatment equipment, troubleshoot instrumentation, mechanical equipment, and microprocessor‑based controllers; generate and record work orders. Safely handle hazardous chemicals and use proper PPE, participating in required safety training. Perform routine chemical laboratory analyses, maintain quality control, and report accurate results. Install, calibrate, start up and train personnel on new processes and equipment. Attend professional meetings, stay abreast of industry trends and innovations. Respond to and resolve consumer inquiries and complaints. Operate 24/7 facilities with normal hours 6 a.m.–3 p.m., with flexibility according to demand. Qualifications Knowledge and Ability Knowledge of equipment, tools, occupational hazards, safety practices, cleaning methods and chemical mixing. Basic chemistry and ability to use software such as Word, Excel, SCADA. Ability to read technical manuals, troubleshoot instruments, communicate effectively, use hand and power tools, and practice workplace safety. Ability to work in a team and pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Experience and Training High school diploma or GED. One year on‑the‑job experience as a water or wastewater treatment operator. Mechanical or trade/tech education, organizational skills, and team‑player ability. Current Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) Water Treatment Operator Grade T‑2 (preferably T‑4) or ability to obtain within 12 months. Current NDEP Wastewater Operator Grade 1 (preferably Grade 3) or ability to obtain within 6 months. Physical and Perceptual Capabilities Bend, stoop, kneel and climb; lift or carry objects greater than 50 lb. Perform repetitive hand and foot motions. Repeatedly stand up and sit down. Working Conditions Indoor and outdoor environments; transition between them. Occasional heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting. Noise and equipment distractions; work sometimes without supervision. Employment Status FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Classification: OE3 – Grade 8 Start Date: 6/8/2026 (Version) #J-18808-Ljbffr