ABOUT THE POSITION
Posting Date: 7/31/2026
Job Vacancy #: 616
Job Vacancy Class & Title: 55120 - SCADA Technician Apprentice
Directly Reports To: Maintenance Operations Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION
SCADA TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
An employee who is engaged in performing work as an assistant to, or under the general supervision of a Foreman/woman, Journeyman SCADA Technician or other experienced and qualified personnel while training for Journeyman classification. In order to gain experience for advancement, they may be required to work alone or under direct supervision on jobs for which they have been trained and instructed.

PROGRESSION TO JOURNEYMAN
Their education and general qualification must be such that they are considered capable of attaining Journeyman status.

WAGE
Start: $45.71

WORKKEYS REQUIREMENT

Each applicant must pass the required WorkKeys Assessments with the following minimum scores to be accepted into an apprenticeship program. Any aptitude test required by TMWA will be used as one factor in the selection process. The apprentice must have attained the minimum required scores prior to the completion of their job shadow for internal candidates or prior to commencing work if hired externally. The scheduling of the job shadow will generally be within 7 calendar days of the posted close date but can occur later due to scheduling or operational needs. In no case will the dates for job shadowing or hire be extended to accommodate those who haven’t attained the required minimum scores and are attempting to test or re-test.

Minimum WorkKeys Scores for the Generation Specialist Apprentice Program:

Applied Math: 6
Graphic Literacy: 5
Workplace Documents: 5
Applied Technology: 5

These exams are administered through ACT WorkKeys by Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). For more information, contact the TMCC Proctor Testing Center at 824-3838 or email testingcenter@tmcc.edu.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS
All interested individuals should review the apprenticeship program standards prior to applying/bidding an apprenticeship opening.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS TMWA’s APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS. 

APPLICATION PROCESS
All bids shall be submitted through the electronic application tracking system used by the Company. To access the internal application section of the electronic application tracking system, visit http://internaljobs.tmwa.com

If a prospective bidder is unable to access the internet during the bidding period, then they may request via email that Human Resources submit a bid on their behalf. The Company will not consider any bid submitted later than the closing date on the posted bid/job announcement form.

TMWA is an equal employment opportunity employer who develops and maintains a work environment that values the dignity of each individual, utilizes human resources to their fullest potential and ensures a high-quality workforce which reflects the diversity of the community.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action and an employee's caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee association, or any other protected status or category.