DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This work involves responsibility during a shift for the efficient operation and maintenance of a Type A Water Treatment Plant containing facilities for filtration with pre-treatment or a chemical softening process. The work is performed under general supervision of an operator qualified to be in charge of the operation of a plant. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate employees in the performance of their assigned duties. The incumbent does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Operates pumps, valves, motors and related machinery and equipment:
Performs maintenance work and makes minor repairs to machinery and equipment;
Records readings of meters, gauges and scales;
Regulates and adjusts chlorinators;
Washes filter beds and settling basins;
Takes samples of water and makes necessary tests for control of plant operation;
Assists in the instruction of trainees;
Supervises the work of laborers and other subordinate employees;
Keeps a log of plant operations and related records;
Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work 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 position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Good knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a Type A Water Treatment Plant containing facilities for filtration with pretreatment or a chemical softening process; working knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as they relate to water purification; skill in the operation and repair of pumps, valves and related mechanical and electrical equipment; ability to make routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operation; ability to read, understand and record data from gauges, scales and meters; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability; physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Type A Plant of any designated capacity; Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State equivalency diploma, successful completion of appropriate level water treatment operator courses approved by the State health Department, and one year of acceptable operating experience in a water treatment plant with facilities for filtration.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:Type A Water Treatment Plant of any designated capacity: Eligibility for a Grade II-A Water Treatment Operator certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code at time of application. Possession of a certificate at time of appointment.