Water Facilities Operator I*

Water Facilities Operator I*

Salary

$31.45 - $37.90 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0381MAY26-TC-AEL

Department

Utility Services

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
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Position Overview

• The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Water Facilities Operator I in the Department of Utilities. 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.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment used in the distribution, storage, and disinfection of raw and potable water systems; performs related duties as assigned.

NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, valves, analyzers, piping and/or buildings
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess, at time of application, a minimum of a Grade I Operator-In-Training Certification issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection in one of the following areas: Water Distribution, Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment; or a Grade I Restricted Certification issued by the State of Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) in Wastewater Collections
• Incumbent must obtain a Grade I Water Distribution Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection within twelve (12) months from the date of hire
• Incumbent must obtain a Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification issued by Water Professionals International (WPI) or Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) within twelve (12) months from the date of hire
• Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Hendersons learning management system
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained at incumbent's expense
• Employee must maintain certificates and licenses for the position in good standing as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: Experience in water treatment and/or water distribution

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Current Grade I Operator-In-Training Certification Issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection in one of the following areas: Water Distribution, Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment; or a Grade I Restricted Certification issued by the State of Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) in Wastewater Collections*

3) Current Grade I Water Distribution Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, if applicable*

4) Current Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification issued by Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA), if applicable*

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, July 7, 2026

(Best Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Thursday, July 16, 2026

(Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
• Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
• Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
• A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

What is your current employment status with the City of Henderson agency?

• Full-Time, non-probationary
• Full-Time probationary, Part-Time, Seasonal, Temporary
• Not a current City of Henderson employee

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

04

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.

05

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time professional level experience in maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, valves, analyzers, piping and/or buildings do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years to less than 8 years
• More than 8 years

07

Please describe in detail your professional level experience in maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, valves, analyzers, piping and/or buildings. For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.

08

If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.

09

Do you possess a Grade I Operator-In-Training Certification issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection in one of the following areas: Water Distribution, Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment or Grade I Restricted Certification issued by the State of Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) in Wastewater Collections?

• Yes, and I have attached a copy of my certification to my application
• No, I have not attached a copy of my Grade I Operator-In-Training Certification issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection in one of the following areas: Water Distribution, Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment, and understand I will not receive further consideration.

10

Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a Grade I Water Distribution Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection or will you be able to obtain this within twelve (12) months from the date of hire?

• Yes, and I have attached a copy of my certification to my application
• No, but I will be able to obtain this certification within twelve (12) months of appointment
• No, I will not be able to obtain this certification and understand that I will not receive further consideration.

11

Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification issued by Water Professionals International (WPI) or Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) or will you be able to obtain this within twelve (12) months from the date of hire?

• Yes, and I have attached a copy of my certification to my application
• No, but I will be able to obtain this certification within twelve (12) months of appointment
• No, I will not be able to obtain this certification and understand that I will not receive further consideration.

12

Do you acknowledge and understand that you will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Hendersons learning management system?

• Yes

13

Do you acknowledge and understand that all required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained at the incumbents expense?

• Yes

14

Do you acknowledge and understand that all certificates and licenses for this position must be maintained in good standing as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes

15

Desirable: Please describe your experience in water treatment and/or water distribution. If none, please enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900