Jurisdiction: City of Cortland

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 10/15/80

Revised: 2/10/98; 2/1/03

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE B PLANT)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility of assisting in the actual operation of a Water Treatment Plant at a community water system. Water Treatment Plant Operators must possess the required Grade II-B Water Treatment Plant Operator's License and a Grade "D" Distribution System License in accordance with the provisions of the Sanitary Code. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

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;

Takes samples of water for testing;

Makes necessary tests for control of plant operation;

Operates backhoes, dump trucks, lawn mowers and other related machinery and equipment;

Assists in the instruction of trainees;

Keeps a log of work related operations;

Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds;

May read and record domestic and commercial water meters;

May install, repair and inspect water meters;

May install, test, and repair back flow devices.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of the assigned Water Treatment Plant, including the Water Distribution System; working knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as they relate to water purification and distribution, skill in the operation and repair of pumps, valves, back flow devices and related mechanical, electrical and heavy 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 instructions; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and successful completion of an appropriate level Water Treatment Operator course; and

B. One year operating experience at a Water Treatment Plant; and

C. Possession of a Grade II-B certificate; and

D. Grade "D" Distribution System License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a CDL Class C License at time of appointment and retain it.

SPECIAL NOTE: Possession of a valid NYS back flow certification is required for an employee to be assigned to the permissive duties related to back flow devices.