Water Treatment Operator

Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID); Incline Village (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is seeking a Water Treatment Operator for its Incline Village, NV facility. This full-time, on-site role operates, monitors, and maintains drinking water and wastewater treatment processes to ensure safe water quality and reliable service.

You will collect samples, run tests, adjust chemical feed and process controls, document data, perform preventive maintenance, and follow safety and regulatory procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor water treatment processes.
• Experience with routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements for drinking water and wastewater operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain water treatment facilities and equipment.
• Collect and test water samples; adjust chemical dosages.
• Document data, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Follow safety/regulatory procedures and support plant performance.

Skills

Plant operations

Pump stations

SCADA data

Water treatment

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Water/wastewater certification preferred

State operator certification beneficial

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Company Description

Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is a public agency established to provide water, sewer, trash, and recreation services for the communities of Incline Village and Crystal Bay in Nevada. Governed by an elected Board of Trustees, IVGID sets policy and strategy to support the health, safety, and welfare of local residents. Operating within Nevada law, the district manages facilities and services that sustain essential infrastructure and community well-being. IVGID has authority to set rates and fees, raise or borrow funds, and levy taxes to maintain and improve its operations. The organization offers opportunities to contribute directly to reliable utility services in a scenic Lake Tahoe-area community.

Role Description

The Water Treatment Operator is a full-time, on-site role located in Incline Village, NV. This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining water treatment facilities and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable drinking water and compliant wastewater treatment. Daily tasks include performing routine inspections of plant processes, pump stations, and control systems; collecting and testing water samples; adjusting chemical dosages and process controls; and documenting operational data. The role involves troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, assisting with repairs, and following safety and regulatory procedures. The Water Treatment Operator collaborates with team members, responds to operational alerts, and supports continuous improvement of plant performance and service reliability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in plant operations and pump stations, including monitoring, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience with water treatment processes, such as filtration, disinfection, and chemical feed systems, ensuring compliance with drinking water standards.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, including process monitoring and adherence to regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Ability to manage process control systems, interpret instrumentation and SCADA data, and make appropriate operational adjustments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal training or certification in water or wastewater treatment is preferred.
• Relevant state water or wastewater operator certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe) is highly beneficial.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and recordkeeping, with the ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Capacity to work shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed, and to perform physically demanding tasks in an outdoor and industrial environment.