Utility Maintenance Aide - Field Operations (Part-Time, PERS Eligible)

Utility Maintenance Aide - Field Operations (Part-Time, PERS Eligible)

Salary

$23.63 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

1508JUN26-P-AG

Department

Utility Services

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Maintenance Aide - Field Operations (Part-Time) in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the routine maintenance and repair of water, sewer, and utility facilities and assists with general warehouse and inventory tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• The current vacancy is a part-time, PERS-eligible position
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, wage increases, or union representation.
• The work schedule will be Tuesday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:00 pm but can be changed based on Department needs.
• The work schedule will consist of an average of 29 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department needs.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One (1) year of full-time experience performing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution, reclaimed water, and wastewater collection system
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950)
• Must obtain and maintain City Forklift Certification within thirty (30) days of hire
• Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Hendersons learning management system
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents' expense

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, July 23, 2026

(Best Qualified Candidates)

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.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
• Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
• Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
• A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application. (Type full name below to confirm understanding.)

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

03

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.

04

How many years of full-time experience performing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution, reclaimed water, and wastewater collection system do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Please describe your experience performing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution, reclaimed water, and wastewater collection system. For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties Your answer will be compared to the work experience on your application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Any relevant experience that you would like considered towards your total years of experience must be listed in both your answer below AND in the work experience section of your application. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.

06

If you do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of full-time experience performing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution, reclaimed water, and wastewater collection system, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If your application does not demonstrate meeting the minimum requirements for education and experience, and you do not provide information on your equivalent experience and training, your application will not be considered for equivalency.

• Yes
• No
• N/A, I possess both the required education and experience.

07

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide a detailed explanation of your equivalent experience and training. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.

08

Do you have a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

09

If hired for this position, do you understand and acknowledge that you must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950)?

• Yes

10

If hired for this position, do you understand and acknowledge that you must obtain within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain City Forklift Certification as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes

11

If hired for this position, do you understand and acknowledge that you will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Hendersons learning management system?

• Yes

12

If hired for this position, do you understand and acknowledge that all required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents' expense?

• Yes

13

Describe your experience operating tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, power saw, dump truck, etc. Please be sure to include equipment/tool type, level of experience, years of experience for each, and what it was utilized for. If none, please enter N/A.

14

Describe your experience with underground construction. If none, please enter N/A.

15

Describe your experience using various computer software programs. Please include what programs were used and what each program was used for. If none, please enter N/A.

16

I understand that the work environment for the Utility Maintenance Aide - Field Operations (Part-Time) role will primarily be outdoors, may subject to inclement weather, and may require walking up to 5 miles a day.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900