ABOUT THE POSITION
Posting Date: 11/2/2026
Job Vacancy #: 626, 627, 628
Job Vacancy Class & Title: 55070 - Water Plant Operator Apprentice
Directly Reports To: Water Operations & Emerging Resources Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION
WATER PLANT OPERATOR APPRENTICE
An employee who assists the Foreman/woman, Water Plant Operators as required, or other experienced and qualified personnel while training for Journeyman classification and who is in training to acquire the experience and develop the skills necessary for advancement to Water Plant Operator 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 or instructed.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- State of Nevada Grade I Water Distribution and Water Treatment certifications will be required to progress to the one year rate of pay.
- State of Nevada Grade II Water Distribution and Water Treatment certifications will be required to progress to the two-year rate of pay.

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

WAGE
Start: $43.74
6 months: $45.33
1 year: $46.92
18 months: $48.52
2 years: $50.13
30 months: $51.72
36 months: $53.31

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 bid closing date.

Minimum WorkKeys Scores for the Water Plant Operator Apprenticeship 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.

JOB SHADOW
The applicant(s) identified as the qualified bidder will be required to job shadow (40 hours) a journeyworker in the field in which they desire to apprentice. This requirement may be waived if the individual currently works in the occupational group of the posted apprenticeship. The scheduling of the job shadow will generally be within seven (7) calendar days of the posted close date but can occur later due to scheduling or operational needs.

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.