Wastewater Treatment Operator I

Carson City, Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nevada PERS retirement plan

CCEA labor contract benefits

Job summary

Carson City Public Works seeks a full-time wastewater treatment operator. Under supervision, you will operate, inspect and maintain equipment across primary, secondary and tertiary treatment processes to ensure continuous plant operation.

The role requires 1 year of journey-level experience with mechanical/electrical equipment and a high school diploma or GED, plus Nevada-specific licensing requirements. Benefits include NV PERS retirement and a comprehensive City labor contract.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND one (1) year of journey-level experience in operation and maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plant drawings and procedures.
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps, valves and equipment to regulate wastewater flow.
• Maintain even flow for efficiency of plant equipment.
• Take samples and record chain of custody.
• Write and manage work orders in CMMS system.
• Perform basic maintenance and inspections of plant equipment.
• Monitor chemical inventory and safely handle bulk chemicals.

Skills

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Safety awareness

Reading plant drawings

Data recording and reporting

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Carson City Public Works seeks a full-time wastewater treatment operator. Under supervision, you will operate, inspect and maintain equipment across primary, secondary and tertiary treatment processes to ensure continuous plant operation.

The role requires 1 year of journey-level experience with mechanical/electrical equipment and a high school diploma or GED, plus Nevada-specific licensing requirements. Benefits include NV PERS retirement and a comprehensive City labor contract.