Water​/Wastewater Treatment Operator

The City of Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fallon, Nevada is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator. This position is Salary Grade 8, the range is $30.99 to $37.76/hour, starting salary depends on experience. The City offers 100% employer paid retirement in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada, 100% employer paid medical, vision, dental and life insurance, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

The City is also willing to reimburse for reasonable moving expenses.

The City of Fallon, known as “The Oasis of Nevada”, is a unique city in Northern Nevada of approximately 9,030 residents that owns and operates its water, water treatment and wastewater utilities. The City offers a safe, friendly and affordable community, dedicated to economic improvement, historical preservation, cultural diversity, education and the general well-being of its citizens and businesses. Fallon is only 60 minutes from Reno/Sparks and is the perfect home for people that enjoy the outdoors, a close-knit community and a year-round calendar of special events.

Fallon’s quiet neighborhoods, welcoming residents and strong economy make it a place that people love to call home.

The job description contains all minimum eligibility requirements, only applicants with experience and certifications in Wastewater and/or Water Treatment will be considered. This position has a six (6) month probationary period for new employees, and a sixty (60) day probationary period for current City employees that are transferred or promoted. The successful applicants must be willing to work overtime. Preference or priority will be given to current City employees, but current City employees identified as having a preference or priority must still meet the minimum eligibility requirements set forth in the job description.

Open Until Filled

Under general supervision of the Deputy Public Works Director (DPWD), the Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator will operate and maintain a 9.7 MGD Arsenic Removal Water Treatment Facility, Well Field, Booster Stations, Elevated Reservoirs, as well as a 2.2 MGD Sequential Batch Reactor (S ) wastewater treatment facility.

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this classification. An employee may be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below

Responsible for the daily operations of a technical water/wastewater treatment and distribution process. Under supervision make routine decisions concerning chemical dosage, pump selection. Balances flows to distribution system, reservoirs and maintains system water storage requirements. Must be able to communicate effectively as well as follow written and oral instructions.
Operates SCADA and PC based computer systems. Calculates flows, chemical dosages, and chemical solutions. Monitors and responds to all aspects of water quality prior to distribution. Maintains pressures, flows, and reservoirs in the distribution system. Responsible for the accurate entry of operational data and reports.
Troubleshoots problems with chemical treatment, complex instrumentation, mechanical equipment, and microprocessor-based controllers; generates and records work orders as necessary.
Responsible for safe utilization of hazardous chemicals. Demonstrates proper use of and use proper safety equipment and participates in required safety training and meetings. Correctly wears personal protective equipment for appropriate situations.
Performs routine process chemical laboratory analyses. Operates and troubleshoots complex chemical analyzers.
Responsible for laboratory quality control, analysis,…