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Production Operator II

Open Date: 12/11/25

Close Date: 12/19/25

Salary: $40.75 per hour

Job Type: Regular

Location: AMS Water Treatment Facility, 243 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City

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

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 successful candidate may be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

FILING DEADLINE: The position may close prior to, or be extended beyond, the posted deadline depending upon the Applicant pool; therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Hours of Work: 4/10s, must be willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings, grave including 24-hour call-out required. Shift to be determined based on operational needs.

The ideal candidate should possess a combination of training, experience, and certifications. They should have a level of qualification equivalent to or surpassing a four-year degree. The candidate's experience should consist of a minimum of four years of work in relevant work in one or more work groups or performing similar type of work. Candidate should have completed a minimum of 180 hours of documented technical training courses, safety-related courses, water-related courses, formal college-level courses, or have partially or fully completed an apprenticeship program. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess a Distribution/Treatment Certificate Grade I at the time of hire, indicating their expertise in the field.

The ideal candidate will have an over-all comprehensive understanding of Water Operations and possess Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical operational principles, specifically related to pumps, motors, and valves.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the rules and regulations that govern our operations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This includes familiarity with regulations such as the Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform Rule, Disinfection Byproduct Rule, Ground Water Rule, and others.

Finally, the ideal candidate should be adaptable and willing to rotate through various shifts for training purposes. It's important for them to understand that shift assignments are based on seniority, which means they will most likely begin on the graveyard shift.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, monitors, regulates, conducts field inspections and controls operations of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) production and transmission system, including pumping stations, rate of flow stations, reservoirs and other storage facilities, to meet potable water delivery requirements to SNWA purveyors at the lowest possible cost; monitors water quality instrumentation and takes actions to ensure that water deliveries meet all applicable water quality standards and compliance requirements; and performs related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operational principles of pumps, valves, electric motors, diesel engines and electronic, computerized and manual control systems; functions, operations and servicing requirements of the equipment and appurtenances in a potable production and transmission system and water treatment plant; principles, practices and methods applicable to operating to a large scale water transmission system; current practices and procedures in chemical, bacteriological and biological analyses; 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 rules and regulations; work hazards and safety practices and procedures related to the work; uses and operations of computers and enterprise applications required in the work, including modern, state-of-the-art supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

Ability to:

Operate a wide variety of pumping, treatment, control and transmission equipment, including digital control equipment; accurately monitor, read and interpret the significance of SCADA system displays and controls and take appropriate action in accordance with standard operating procedures and instructions from other operators and supervisors; forecast water demand and calculate power requirements for operations of the treatment, production and transmission systems; conduct field inspections of transmission equipment and facilities to identify maintenance and repair requirements; coordinate maintenance and repair activities with technicians in the field while monitoring and operating the transmission system; operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in the work; accurately read and understand valve books, blueprints and schematic drawings; maintain records; prepare clear and concise records and reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in writing and orally; remain calm and take appropriate action in emergency situations; complete on-site water quality sampling to ensure site/system equipment is reading accurately and properly calibrated;  establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work. 

Training and Experience:

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

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

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read detailed technical documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; continuously observe and interpret conditions, situations, data and information; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; operate multiple equipment concurrently in changing, demanding and high stress situations with constant interruptions; interact with coworkers and other District staff, managers, vendors, customers and the public.