WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE C)                                         7405

           

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class operates a Type C water treatment plant without facilities for filtration that serves 1,000 people or less. This employee may also work in a IIB plant as an assistant to the IIB Water Treatment Plant Operator. The incumbent monitors, operates and maintains one or more ground-well pumping stations, applies chemicals to the water distribution system, and monitors and regulates reservoir level.  This class differs from other classes of Water Treatment Plant Operators by virtue of the size of the population served, the type of treatment performed and the type of certification required; these criteria are established by the New York State Sanitary Code, Subpart 5-4.  The Operator works independently, and may supervise maintenance personnel and instruct Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainees.  The work is reviewed by a technically qualified and licensed supervisor through conferences, reports and/or direct observation of plant operations.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Operates, maintains and makes minor repairs to pumps, valves, motors and related machinery and equipment;

            Records readings of meters, gauges and scales;

            Regulates and adjusts chlorinators, corrosion control devices and/or other treatment equipment;

            Adds required chemicals in prescribed quantities and frequencies;

            Tests for chlorine and/or pH level of treated water, and makes other field tests as required;

            Takes samples of water for bacteriological and chemical testing by an outside laboratory;

            Keeps logs of plant operations;

            May supervise the work of subordinate employees and assist in the instruc­tion of trainees;

            May perform custodial duties in connection with the maintenance of build­ings and grounds.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a Type C water treatment plant with facilities for the application of chemicals to the water; working knowledge of physics, chemis­try, bacteriology and Long Island hydrology as they relate to water purifica­tion; skill in the operation and basic repair of pumps, valves, motors and related machinery and equipment; ability to read, understand and accurately record data from meters, gauges and scales; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to perform routine field tests for control of plant operations; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to instruct trainees in all aspects of plant operations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Possession of a Type C Water Treatment Plant Operator's certification, issued by the New York State Department of Health.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIRMENT

Appointees must maintain a current C certification throughout their employment in this title.

 

R02/03/17

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive