(A) Primary responsibility. Under general supervision, the Water Plant Operator Class I assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant involving the collection of water, and performs related work as required.
(B) Essential job-related responsibilities.
(1) Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant, including startup and/or shut-down of plant and equipment, involving collection of water in compliance with established procedures and standards and federal and state laws and administrative regulations;
(2) Assists with inspection and/or monitoring of pumps, charts, gauges, and meters daily;
(3) Adds chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards; assists lab personnel in collection of water samples; checks proper adjustment of feeder equipment; adjusts chemicals as necessary;
(4) Prepares and maintains accurate reports/records;
(5) Forwards water samples and reports as required;
(6) Assists with performing servicing and preventives maintenance programs on plant and equipment; makes minor repairs and/or adjustments on plant and equipment; forwards requests for major repairs and/or equipment to superiors;
(7) Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, chemicals, equipment, and tools;
(8) Assists with minor construction projects;
(9) Assists with cleaning of plant and grounds; and
(10) Will perform any other related duty as required or assigned.
(C) Qualifications. The Water Plant Operator Class I must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; have demonstrable proficiency in computer programs utilized by the office; possess and maintain a valid state’s driver’s license; possess and maintain a Class I water license issued by the commonwealth; and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
(D) Knowledge. The Water Plant Operator Class I shall have working knowledge of: water plant operations; federal and state laws and administrative regulations with reference to water treatment; functions, servicing, and maintenance requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery; math and chemistry; computer hardware and applicable software programs; and knowledge of, and ability to, comply with safety standards.
(E) Abilities. The Water Plant Operator Class I shall have the ability to detect mechanical flaws and make minor equipment; assist with maintaining preventive maintenance; prepare and maintain accurate reports; assist with maintaining inventory of chemicals, spare parts and tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, other employees, and the general public; and the physical ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
(F) Typical working conditions.
(1) Work requires sitting at desk with intermittent standing, walking, stooping. The Water Operator Class I must lift objects over 50 pounds; must operate vehicles and equipment; and is required to be in high places and confined spaces, and use stairs and ladders.
(2) He or she may be exposed to fumes, chemicals, and toxic substances, and some work is performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
(3) Typical tools, equipment, and vehicles used by the Water Plant Operator Class I include: construction and/or mechanical tools and equipment (e.g., hand tools, power tools, and the like); laboratory equipment, normal office equipment (e.g., phones, computers, calculators, and the like); chemical feeders; safety equipment; and vehicles.
(4) He or she has occasional contact with the public and employees or supervisors from other departments. There is what is considered to be little use of confidential information, and the mental effort required by this position is considered to be moderate to heavy; the job has frequent interruptions.
(5) The Water Plant Operator Class I must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours; overtime is considered nonexempt.
(G) Additional information.
(1) Instructions are detailed and specific, covering all aspects of the work; instructions are more general after the Water Plant Operator Class I learns each job.
(2) Work varies slightly, and the Water Plant Operator Class I is seldom required to take different, new, or unusual approaches in completing work assignments; problems require analysis based on precedent.
(3) Most completed work is reviewed until the Water Plant Operator Class I learns each job.
(Order 9-2019, passed 6-6-2019)