Backflow Technician

Please note, you need to submit your application before 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the close date listed. Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note the following important tips for applying. All portions of the application must be completed in detail. Work history, applicable education, and answers to the supplemental questions are all required. Applications missing any one of these sections will be rejected as incomplete. Referral to a resume is not acceptable. Set aside some time to complete your application. The system is unable to save applications that are in progress, and once you have submitted the application you cannot reapply. We strongly recommend that you review all the information on your application for accuracy. Once an application is submitted, you will be unable to edit it. Submitted applications are not viewable. If you would like to keep a record of what you will be submitting, we suggest you type your responses to the questions in a Word document, then copy and paste the answers into the application then save the Word document. Typing questions in Word will also minimize typing/grammatical errors since this is not an option in the system. NOTE: If you are a current employee, you MUST apply via the Career worklet in Workday and not through this site. If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed. Backflow Technician Open Date: 05/14/24 Close Date: 05/28/24 Salary: $33.14 per hour Job Type: Regular Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at . 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 candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation. Hours of Work: 4/10's, 5:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Thurs The Ideal candidate will have the CA-NV-AWWA General Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification or an ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certification; and a CA-NV-AWWA Cross-connection Control Specialist Certification. Have the knowledge and skills to repair all makes and models of backflow assemblies from 3/4 inch to 10 inch. Be able to perform inspections of contractor installed assemblies to make sure that the installation meets UDACS standards. Two years of maintenance and/or operations experience in the water works field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the testing, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention assemblies; and performs related duties as assigned. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Practices, techniques, methods, tools and equipment used in the testing, installation, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention assemblies; safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; shop mathematics; use and operation of oxyacetylene torch for cutting bolts and other metallic materials; Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA regulations pertinent to the testing, installation and repair of backflow prevention assemblies; micro-computer applications related to the work; codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the work. Ability to: Inspect, install, diagnose and repair a wide variety of backflow prevention assemblies; identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work; read and interpret plans, specifications and manuals; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; coordinate work assignments with other sections, divisions or departments. Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of maintenance and/or operations experience in the water works field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid Nevada driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy. Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester within 6 mos. of hire. Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Certification. State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Distribution Operator's, Grade I within 12 months of hire. 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop mathematics; observe and interpret situations; deal with changing, intensive deadlines; and interact with officials and the public.