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Maintenance Worker III - Sewers

Salary

$59,592.00 - $83,824.00 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

334125Sewers

Department

Maintenance and Operations

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

7/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees

This recruitment will only be used to fill Sewers Division vacancies.

The ideal candidate in this position will lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance and repair functions on various City facilities and infrastructure such as sewers and storm drains, and related public works structures; operates a variety of heavy trucks and maintenance equipment; and ensures adherence to safe work procedures and practices.

We currently have one vacancy in the Sewers Division for the Maintenance and Operations Department, in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

+ Lead, oversee, plan, train, and review the work of all lower level maintenance staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures such as sewers and storm drains, and related public works structures; participate in performing the most complex work of the unit including assisting the supervisor with day-to-day job planning and scheduling.

+ Train assigned employees in their areas of work including maintenance and repair methods, procedures and techniques.

+ Supervise the use, care and operation of appropriate public works tools and equipment including saws, hammers, shovels, light trucks, and heavy equipment.

+ Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

+ Operate a variety of heavy trucks and specialized equipment including sewer cleaning trucks, backhoes, excavators, skid steer loaders, mowers, water trucks and large front end loaders.

+ Oversee and participate in performing a variety of complex tasks in the maintenance and repair of sewer and storm drain infrastructure including: remove and replace storm drain and sewer pipes, repair damaged catch basins and manholes, removal, repair and placement of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pads, sewer line cleaning, and storm drain and catch basin cleaning.

+ Perform a variety of complex tasks in the maintenance of drainage ditches including: vegetation reduction and removal, sediment removal, grading, and culvert replacement.

+ Operate snow plows, sanders, and related snow removal equipment as required in the removal of snow and ice.

+ Perform routine and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment per manufacturer's guidelines.

+ Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

+ Maintain inventory of parts and supplies; estimate time and materials needed for jobs assigned, requisition tools and supplies as required.

+ Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints or refer to higher level staff.

+ Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and/or construction of public or private streets, sewers and storm drains, or related public works facilities and structures including either two (2) years at a level comparable to a Maintenance Worker II or four (4) years at a level comparable to a Maintenance Worker I.

License or Certificate:

+ Possession of valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

+ Possession of flagger certification.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online atwww.reno.gov/jobsby July 27, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into yourgovernmentjobs.comprofile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination process will consist of a Written Examination along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

+ Written Examination = 70%

+ Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30%

Written Examination:

Written Examination – July 29, 2025 – Testing times will be dependent on the number of candidates. A scheduling email will be sent out after the posting has closed.

+ Weight = 70% of final grade

Subject areas that may be included on the written skills test include:

+ Workplace Safety and Procedures

+ Mathematical Reasoning

+ Teamwork and Collaboration

+ Supervision

+ Spatial Orientation

+ Reading

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked"QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

+ Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

+ Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

+ In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

+ Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

+ "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

+ Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

+ TIP:It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform theChief Examiner (https://forms.office.com/g/wTdNZh4Aih) by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Seniority Points:

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 [email protected].

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link (http://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

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Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.

All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.

By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.

+ I understand

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

Note: You will not be considered in this process if you are not a current classified City of Reno employee.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

+ I have less than five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and/or construction of public or private streets, sewers and storm drains, or related public works facilities and structures including either two (2) years at a level comparable to a Maintenance Worker II or four (4) years at a level comparable to a Maintenance Worker I.

+ I have at least five (5) years or more of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and/or construction of public or private streets, sewers and storm drains, or related public works facilities and structures including either two (2) years at a level comparable to a Maintenance Worker II or four (4) years at a level comparable to a Maintenance Worker I.

05

Do you have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)?

In order to verify you meet this qualification, you must attach a copy of your license.

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a current flagger certification?

In order to verify you meet this qualification, you must attach a copy of your certification.

+ Yes

+ No

07

Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.

This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process,"See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.

08

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

+ Yes

+ No

09

How many years of work experience do you have training others on maintenance related tasks?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ Less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years but less than ten years

+ Ten years or more

10

How many years of work experience do you have leading, organizing/delegating, and/or ensuring the quality of work of maintenance staff?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ Less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years but less than ten years

+ Ten years or more

11

How many years of work experience do you have performing conflict resolution with team members?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ Less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years but less than ten years

+ Ten years or more

12

How many years of work experience do you have setting up traffic control?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ Less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years but less than ten years

+ Ten years or more

13

Select all of the following equipment you have operated for at least one year as a regular part of your routine work duties.

+ Flusher Truck

+ Combo Truck

+ CCTV

+ Ditches

+ Skid Steer

+ Loader

+ None of the above

14

Use the information found in the following scenario and instructions to answer this question.

Scenario:You are a newly promoted Maintenance Worker III. You have just started your normal shift and three new work orders just came in.

A) There is a lift station down.

B) There is a catch basin overflowing and running into the river.

C) There is a manhole discharging into a gutter.

Instructions:Select the order of priority for addressing the reports from most important to least important.

+ A, B, C

+ A, C, B

+ B, A, C

+ B, C, A

+ C, A, B

+ C, B, A

15

Use the information found in the following scenario and instructions to answer this question.

Scenario:There is a report of an SSO on the street.

Instructions:Detail what steps and equipment you would take to correct the issue. Include in your response what is an SSO.

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Use the information found in the following scenario and instructions to answer this question.

Scenario:You are a newly promoted Maintenance Worker III. You have a partner who occasionally wanders off and does not notify you where they are going during routine stops. You have explained your expectations for your next stop and delegated a time-specific task to them. After the allotted time for the task expires, you return back and find the task not completed.

Instructions:How would you address this situation?

Required Question

Employer

City of Reno

Address

PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone

(775) 334-2223

Website

http://www.reno.gov/jobs

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