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Position Overview *The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Serviceperson I in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.** Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and manual labor tasks associated with the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the City's water and reclaimed water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems; performs related duties as required

Additional Information: The schedule for this position will be either Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 a.m

- 4:00 p.m. ** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year

If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized. Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements. Click here to learn more about the Department of Utility Services.

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Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or the equivalent Two (2) years of experience performing installation, maintenance or repair of utility infrastructure, typically greater than six (6) inches in size, directly related to waterworks distribution and/or wastewater collection system Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered Employee must possess a Competent Person certificate or obtain such certificate within one (1) year of appointment Employee must possess a State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I certificate within eighteen (18) months of appointment Employee must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483, and maintain a satisfactory driving record All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws or as required herein, must be obtained (unless specifically stated otherwise) and maintained at employee's expense Employee may be expected to obtain training in proper use of full-face air-purifying respirator Desirable: Possession of a State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade II and Collection Grade II certificates Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Competent Person certificate (if possessed)* 3) State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I or Grade II certificate (if possessed)* 4) State of Nevada Collection System Operator Grade II certificate (if possessed)* *Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions. ASSESSMENT DATES: Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates) Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 50%) - Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (Candidates Passing Performance Examination Only) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system.

Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements.

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.