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Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary and benefit package. Some benefits may include tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plans. People who come to Sparks, stay in Sparks.The City of Sparks is currently seeking to hire multiple Wastewater Plant Operators at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF). TMWRF operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Schedules are assigned through a shift-bid process, and selected shifts may vary depending on operational needs. This posting will close on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST. Application Tips: COMPLETELY fill out and update your general online application before attaching it to any job posting. HR reviews information listed on the application submitted to the specific job posting. HR does NOT use personnel files in the screening process. Contact information: use an email address you can easily access at any time.The Qualifications section below is your guide to understand what the City is looking for on your application, use this to your advantage. It is up to the candidate seeking employment/promotion to include all relevant information for qualification purposes, on the application the candidate submits to be considered for the job.ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: remember to attach all licenses/transcripts/certificates required at time of application to demonstrate you meet the qualifications for the position you believe you meet the qualifications for at time of application, before submitting your application. Attaching your education and certification requirements (see qualifications section to determine what documents are required for attachment at time of application) will allow you to continue in the recruitment process. Failure to attach these requirements will constitute disqualification.Candidates who have an Associate's degree or higher must attach proof of degree conferred in biology, chemistry, construction, engineering, environmental science, manufacturing science, or a closely related field. If the required documentation is not received with the application, the candidate's application will be disqualified.Candidates looking to meet the qualifications for Wastewater Plant Operator II must attach their Nevada Grade II Wastewater Plant Operator's Certificate at time of application. If the required documentation is not received with the application, the candidate's application will be disqualified.DO NOT attach resumes or cover letters. The City of Sparks does not review these items with the application.Civil Service Testing: The Civil Service Examination for this position will be a written exam conducted in-person on Monday, June 22, 2026. Qualified candidates will be notified via email of schedule and testing specifics, including time and location.If you have any questions, please email
[email protected]. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Wastewater Plant Operator IDESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision, perform routine operational duties, preventive maintenance on the full range of plant equipment for the continuous operation of a tertiary wastewater treatment plant. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry level in the technical wastewater plant operations series, expected to perform duties under direct supervision.Wastewater Plant Operator IIDESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision, perform routine operational duties, preventive maintenance on the full range of plant equipment for the continuous operation of a tertiary wastewater treatment plant. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the experienced class in the wastewater plant operator series, expected to perform duties with minimal supervision.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below, on their completed application, to continue in the recruitment process. If there are certifications or degrees that require proof of completion, be sure to attach them to your application before submission: Wastewater Plant Operator IEducation and Experience: Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, construction, engineering, environmental science, manufacturing, science, or a closely related field.or High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, operations, manufacturing or industrial equipment, plumbing, construction, storm drain maintenance, collection system maintenance, septic pumping service, or another field related directly to the essential functions of this position.Licenses and Certificates: Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Operator-in-Training Wastewater Operator certificate.Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certification.Must possess within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Grade I Wastewater Plant Operator's Certificate.Wastewater Plant Operator IIEducation and Experience: Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, construction, engineering, environmental science, manufacturing, science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience equivalent to the City’s class of Wastewater Operator I.or High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, operations, manufacturing or industrial equipment, plumbing, construction, storm drain maintenance, collection system maintenance, septic pumping service, or another field related, in which two (2) years of experience is at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Wastewater Plant Operator I.Licenses and Certificates: Must possess at time of application and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Grade II Wastewater Plant Operator's Certificate.Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Human Resources will require prior to the first examination for the position, necessary documentary evidence be submitted for fitness of any qualification. Any requirement not met for the advertised position prior to the first examination for that position, will be cause for Human Resources to decline to examine, certify or hire the applicant. Recruitment Communication: Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email only, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.Reasonable Accommodation: Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.Disclaimer: The City of Sparks hires and promotes candidates based on a competitive merit selection process, which may include any or all of the following: screening for minimum qualifications, written examinations, supplemental training and experience questionnaires, assessment centers, interviews (oral or written), physical tests or any combination which the Sparks Civil Service Commission may order. Scoring in the top five (5) for promotion or top ten (10) for entry level in any part of the selection process merely advances the applicant to a higher round of examination, which may consist of additional interviews and other evaluations. Scoring in the top five (5) or ten (10) gives no right to be selected for the position. The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.
