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Distribution System Operator

Open Date: 10/06/25

Close Date: 11/06/25

Salary: $40.75 per hour

Job Type: Regular

Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm., Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Hours of Work: 4/10's. Shift to be determined based on seniority. The selected candidate will recognize Hours & Shifts may vary and must be willing to work rotating various shifts for training. Recognize that shifts are selected by seniority, therefore, will most likely be on a graveyard and/or weekend shift. Graveyard shift, 12A.M.- 10a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

The ideal candidate will have three years of progressively responsible field operator experience in water utility operations and have a solid understanding of Electrical and Mechanical Systems related to pumps, motors, and valves. Have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while making sound decisions. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and be proficient in the use of computer applications such as SCADA and Microsoft Office.

Additionally, Candidate must have Strong comprehension and listening skills and retain information about the Las Vegas Valley Water District system. Must possess a State of Nevada Distribution Grade 2 and Treatment Operator Grade 1 Certifications at the time of hire OR obtain both within six months.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation
and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and procedures in the operations of a large water distribution, storage and disinfection system, including pumps, valves, motors, engines, pipelines and electronic, computerized and manual control systems; functional, servicing and repair requirements of equipment in a large, complex potable water distribution system; uses and operations of computers and enterprise applications required for the work, including modern, state-of-the-art supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems; limitations and detailed rules for operations of all pumping stations; local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the production, treatment, storage and transmission of potable water, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA and Nevada Department of Environmental Protection regulations; principles, procedures and environmental requirements applicable to the operation of reclaimed water systems; safety practices and procedures related to the work; characteristics of water system operations; basic principles of hydraulics, fluid mechanics and chemistry as they relate to municipal potable and non-potable water systems. 

Ability to:

Operate a wide variety of pumping, control, distribution and disinfection system equipment, including digital control equipment; accurately monitor, read and interpret the significance of SCADA system displays, controls and other components and take appropriate action quickly and accurately in accordance with standard operating procedures and instructions from other operators and supervisors; differentiate SCADA alarms requiring immediate response from others that do not; balance system operational requirements with minimizing power costs; access and utilize maintenance management system databases for system component information; read valve books, blueprints and schematic drawings; maintain detailed system records and logs; prepare clear and concise records and reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in writing and orally; remain calm in the event of system emergencies; establish and maintain effective relationships in with those encountered in the course of the work. 

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by completion of six college semester units in water treatment or other specialized training applicable to obtaining the Water Treatment Operator Grade II certification and three years of progressively responsible experience in potable or non-potable water production, treatment, storage and distribution, involving the utilization of modern, state-of-the-art SCADA systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Nevada State Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution Operator Grade II certification and Water Treatment Operator Grade I certification must be obtained by the end of the one year of employment.

Emergency Response Team members must meet requirements necessary to serve on the team. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit and walk; talk or hear in person; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; smell; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Employees are frequently required to stand. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. When in the field, employees must be able to signal warnings while working around moving equipment and differentiate equipment operating sounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read highly technical documents or instructions; analyze and solve technical problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; continuously learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with precision under intensive deadlines; remain calm under changing, demanding and high stress situations and emergency conditions and with constant interruptions; and interact with others encountered in the course of work. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

An employee typically works under virtual or in person SCADA control room conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet and occasionally moderately loud. When conducting field inspections, employees work near moving equipment and moving mechanical parts, on uneven or slippery surfaces, on ladders, scaffolding or in high, precarious spaces, in confined spaces and are exposed to extremely hot, humid or cold weather conditions. They may be exposed to chemicals and hazardous substances requiring the use of PPE gear, including steel toe boots, hardhats, chemical protective equipment, cartridge respirators and hearing protection. They may be exposed to wildlife and biological hazards.  

Employees are required to work assigned day, night and weekend shifts, rotating shifts and are subject to 24-hour call out. Employees working shifts other than the day shift perform their work with limited support from other division or department personnel.