SENIOR WATER PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE D)                   7420

                                   

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the operation of a Type D Water Distribution Plant which pumps and distributes potable water not requiring chemical additives or other treatment procedures and serves 1,000 or more people. The incumbent supervises the operation of one or more ground well pumping stations, and the monitoring and regulation of reservoir levels.  This class differs from other classes of Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators by virtue of the size of the population served, the type of license required; and the fact that this is solely a pumping and distribution operation rather than a treatment facility, these criteria are established by the New York State Sani­tary Code.  The senior operator's work differs from that of an operator in the higher degree of independence, initiative and responsibility delegated by an administrative or technical superior in the day-to-day operations and functions of the treatment plant.  Work is reviewed by an administrative or technical superior.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Oversees the technical operation of the Type D municipal water facility;

          Supervises all technical and maintenance personnel in the facility;

          Supervises and/or participates in the extension or repair of service lines which requires the use of hand tools or mechanized equipment;

          Supervises and/or participates in the installation of mains, hydrants, meters and back-flow prevention equipment;

          Supervises and/or conducts sampling programs in accordance with require­ments of State Sanitary Codes and local Health Department standards;

          May assist administrative supervisor in planning for extension, maintenance and repair of existing distribution facilities;

          Responds to consumer inquiries regarding quality of water supply.

 

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 D water pumping and distribution plant skill in the operation and 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 establish and maintain effective working relations with contractors, subordinate operators and other personnel and consumers; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Two (2) years of experience in the pumping and distribution of potable water. 

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          One (l) year of permanent competitive status as a Water Plant Operator D.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a Type D Water System Plant Operator's license, issued by the New York State Department of Health, at time of appointment.  Appointees must maintain that certification throughout their employment in this title.

 

R09/22/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive