Distribution System Service Person I (Flex)

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Distribution System Service Person I (Flex)

Open Date: 10/26/26

Close Date: 11/10/26

Salary: $31.45 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 recruitment@lvvwd.com.

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Monday, November 9th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

3 VACANCIES

This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired at a level I, with a starting salary of $31.45 hourly. After a 6-12 month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $38.22.

HOURS OF WORK: 4/10's; Shift to be determined based on operational needs. Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings, and grave.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the construction trades and safe working practices while on the job; will be able to learn new skills, perform to the best of their abilities, diagnose and troubleshoot issues in the field and take direction and retain the information. A self-started and will be motivated to learn the skill set to become proficient within the position. Demonstrate a positive attitude and understand the importance of their position on the team and within the organization. Be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

A Class A CDL and Nevada State Environmental Protection Division Water Distribution Operator I Certificate are highly desirable.

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, repair and maintenance of the District's distribution mains, service line laterals and related appurtenances to supply in-valley and out-valley residential, commercial, industrial and reclaimed water customers; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Distribution System Serviceperson I is the entry-level class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of the District's water distribution systems, facilities and equipment. This class is alternately staffed with Distribution System Serviceperson II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining the required certifications and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications for the higher-level class.

Distribution System Serviceperson II is the skilled, journey-level class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents in this class perform the full range of assigned duties with a significant degree of independence and sound judgment. Incumbents may act as Crew Leaders or Heavy Equipment Operators in the absence of those individuals and may be assigned to operate specialized vehicles or equipment or work independently on assigned jobs. Work requires a learned knowledge of the distribution system and its features and the knowledgeable application of a wide variety of installation, maintenance and repair methods and practices, carried out in conformance with District policies and standards, Uniform Design and Construction Standards (UDACS), as well as applicable safety and traffic control regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of service line laterals, water mains and associated potable water distribution system facilities in and outside of the Las Vegas Valley; constructs, repairs and maintains reclaimed water system facilities; carries out duties with careful attention to District and all other applicable safety, traffic and environmental regulations, including regulations regarding air quality, dust control and work on asbestos concrete pipe and reclaimed water system facilities.

Requests line locations for scheduled and emergency work; uses specialized correlation equipment  and may refer to GIS facilities data, quad sheets, atlas maps, map plots and UDACS construction plates to locate mains, service line laterals and valves; locates and verifies all intersecting utilities by potholing; determines site is ready to work, based on required permits and safe-dig procedures; establishes a safe work zone/area upon arrival at work site; sets up traffic control and barricade equipment to meet requirements of the job and applicable safety procedures and NDOT, county and city regulations. Identifies and selects required parts and materials from the warehouse or assigned truck inventory; may use computer systems to create pick lists to obtain required materials from the warehouse.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair, relocation, adjustment and replacement of service line laterals up to 2”; troubleshoots and analyzes causes of leaks and determines their priority for repair; determines the amount of hand or soft digging required; excavates sidewalks, streets, trenches and culverts, following safe dig practices and shutdown procedures, using hand and power equipment and tools; exposes mains and lines, installs and removes various types of trench shoring/shielding; assesses damage and determines materials required to make repairs; cleans out around damaged areas; removes excess water; installs and repairs/replaces meters; disconnects meters and installs adapters and fittings to extend service lines; ensures the correct location and operates large and small valves to shut-off and turn on water service in emergencies and for scheduled work; back fills, compacts and slurries excavations to meet varying city, county and state requirements.

Performs skilled work in installing, assembling, laying and aligning new service line laterals up to 2”; establishes stable main and pipe base when necessary; cuts pipes using saws, pipe cutters, torches, and other tools; caulks joints; threads and bends pipe; performs main taps under pressure or following main shutdowns.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair of water mains from 2” to 102”; identifies the number of valves involved and participates in the system shutdown process; assists in excavating and prepares main for repair; collects water samples following chain of custody requirements; disinfects and flushes mains following applicable environmental requirements; backfills and slurries excavated areas; installs temporary asphalt patches; repairs or replaces blow off assemblies.

Performs lock out/tag out procedures, using appropriate devices; notifies dispatch of system shutdowns; affixes identification tags; removes devices and reenergizes the system.

Works in vaults and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with District and departmental safety policies and procedures; lifts and removes vault lids; ventilates vaults; performs vault repairs in confined spaces with exposure to potential environmental hazards, including hot work.

Inspects, tests and performs preventative maintenance on valves; uses valve tie downs and magnetic locators to locate missing and overlaid valve boxes; determines water flow direction and performs required main shutdown procedures; inspects, installs, troubleshoots, aligns, repairs and replaces corporation stop, angle meter stop and curb stop valves under pressure or following main shutdowns.

Repairs, replaces, installs and performs preventative maintenance on air vacuum/air release and pressure reducing devices; makes modifications to prevent potential cross-connections; installs new and repairs existing laterals from AV/AR and PRV devices to transmission lines, using a variety of pipe materials, couplings and pipefitting hardware.

Notifies property owners of service interruptions and expected out-of-service times; provides information regarding the work being performed; responds to questions and complaints from property owners and the public regarding repair work and main shutdowns.

Notifies Dispatch and Risk Management of private property damage; notifies Operations in the event of large main shutdowns.

Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains City and County fire hydrants to meet UDACS requirements; excavates fire hydrants and exposes laterals and mains; flushes hydrants for water quality; replaces cast iron laterals and mains.

Inspects, constructs, repairs and maintains reclaimed water distribution systems, including pipelines of varying diameters, AV/AR devices, blow off assemblies and other appurtenances; follows disinfection procedures for tools, equipment and personnel exposed to reclaimed water.

As assigned and following of any required CDL and/or Acting out of Range (AOR) training, operates commercial vehicles, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, tractor-trailer combination vehicles, skip loaders, mobile cranes, tow behind diesel pumps, backhoes, compressors, hydraulic 3” pumps, tapping machines, concrete saws, valve machines, hydraulic and pneumatic jackhammers, pipe cutters, power generators, shoring jacks, ground microphones, metal detectors, concrete saws, tampers and a wide variety of other hand and power equipment; checks pre-operating condition of equipment; ensures proper loading and unloading of tools and equipment; replenishes, cleans and maintains tools and equipment.

Serves as first responder to water leaks and other reports; serves as mark in blue to locate District and other services; notifies other agencies of problems related to their services; marks in white and enters work orders to repair or replace District services.

Operates a valve truck and logs valve information into a computerized database; installs, replaces, maintains and operates leak detection system receivers and devices.

Documents work performed using work order management system software; utilizes mobile computer and various software to access facility maps and communicate with Dispatch, other crews, the warehouse and other departments and staff; completes a variety of work management and hazardous risk reporting and enters data for worktime reporting and other purposes, using District business software.

Fills in for a Distribution System Crew Leader or Heavy Equipment Operator as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

Determines location and size of meter boxes; repairs and replaces meter boxes and lids; sets meter boxes to grade; backfills and tamps with gravel; tamps asphalt fill to grade. 

Performs concrete work including but not limited to backflow pads, valve collars and meter box collars.

Repairs, replaces, installs and retrofits backflow devices.

Installs and repairs cathodic protection devices and lines, including splicing and CAD welding.

Performs temporary asphalt road patching to repair damage from water line leaks.

Repairs private property service lines if damaged by District employees during service line or other repair projects.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary according to the I versus II levels distinguished above.

Knowledge of:

Uses and operations of power and hand tools and equipment common to water utility industry construction and maintenance; trenching and shoring methods and techniques; pipe materials, fittings and pipefitting tools and methods; methods for the safe operation of trucks, loaders and related equipment of the types used by the District; shop mathematics; safe work methods, safety practices and safety regulations pertaining to the work; operations of a computer and related business software.

Ability to:

Perform skilled tasks in the maintenance of water mains and lines; safely operate and maintain tools and equipment; understand, interpret and apply detailed work procedures and standards applicable to repair, maintenance and installation of distribution system mains, service lines, valves and other devices and facilities; use PCs and laptop computers to access, read and interpret plans, maps and facility record drawings, to locate water utility appurtenances, to order required parts and supplies and to report work performed; follow oral and written instructions; select appropriate methods and techniques applicable to differing devices, equipment and conditions; use independent judgment and exercise initiative in daily work activities; assist in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel; acquire necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments; communicate clearly and courteously with property owners and the public; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:

Distribution System Serviceperson I – One year of experience in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work.

A Distribution System Serviceperson I is advanced to Distribution System Serviceperson II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class and obtaining the required training, licenses and certifications for that class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.

A Distribution System Serviceperson I is expected to meet the proficiency criteria within a 6–12 month period, depending on an individual's prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Distribution System Serviceperson II duties as described in the established performance criteria.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada commercial driver's license, Class A with a tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within six months of date of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy. 

A Nevada State Environmental Protection Division Water Distribution Operator I Certificate is required within six months of hire.

A Nevada State Environmental Protection Division Water Distribution Operator II Certificate is required to be eligible for flex to Distribution System Serviceperson II.

Other requirements include the following and must be retained for continued employment:

FEMA IS-100 and IS-700 certifications.

OSHA 10

CPR certification.

Asbestos Competent Person 40-hour training, with annual 10-hour refresher training.

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, sit, and talk or hear in-person conversations or hear and distinguish operating equipment sounds or signal warnings. The employee is regularly required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees in this class are frequently required to wear respirators. In accordance with OSHA regulations, employees are prohibited from having facial or head hair that impairs the effectiveness of respirator equipment. Employees must satisfactorily complete annual Audiogram testing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties of the class as they relate to this requirement.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret conditions and situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public. The employee is occasionally required to deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.