Wastewater Plant Operations Technician I (Laughlin)

Responsibilities Becoming familiar with Plant SCADA and alarm system. Conducting laboratory tests and maintaining records of plant operations. Inspecting treatment plant equipment and creating service requests. Performing general plant housekeeping such as sweeping, cleaning, emptying trash, and plant clean up. Understanding NPDES permit and its importance to the environment. Learning from repetitive tasks to identify abnormalities related to the functioning of equipment and processes. Complete daily log entries, round sheets, bench sheets and chain of custody accurately. Upon successful completion of the training program and meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher-level class, to include obtaining any required certifications and/or licenses, the successful candidate will be non‑competitively promoted to Wastewater Plant Operations TechnicianII. Education and Experience Equivalent to High School Diploma or completion of trade school certificate. Wastewater Plant Operations Technician I: One (1) year of experience, training, or education in the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater or similar industrial or commercial equipment. Wastewater Plant Operations Technician II: Two (2) years of full‑time experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered. Licenses and Certifications Must possess a valid Nevada ClassC driver's license at time of application. Wastewater Plant Operations Technician I: Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Wastewater Operator GradeI Certificate within one (1) year from date of hire. Wastewater Plant Operations Technician II: NWEA Wastewater Operator GradeII Certificate, or a valid Wastewater Operator GradeII Certificate, or equivalent, within another state at time of application. If a non‑NWEA certification is held, the candidate must obtain, either through reciprocity or test, a NWEA Wastewater Operator (I or II as appropriate) Certificate within one (1) year of hire. Background Investigation Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment. Pre‑Employment Drug Testing Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre‑employment drug examination. Medical Examination Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr