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Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Backflow Tester – City Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Various Jurisdictions Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 11/22/71 Amended: 7/11/91; 1/13/92; 1/26/93; 3/01/98; 4/26/01 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/TRAINEE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/BACKFLOW TESTER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the responsibility of learning the duties and routines in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. The work is performed under immediate supervision of a qualified operator. Does related work as required. This is a trainee position in the competitive class for which candidates are selected on the basics of general intelligence, basic knowledge of elementary chemistry and general science and mechanical aptitude. A Water Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee undergoes a year of on-the-job training to become a qualified operator. Upon successful completion of the appropriate certificate, trainees will be appointed operators without further examination. A Water Treatment Plant Operator performs routine but important work under the direct supervision involving responsibility for the efficient operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment Plant. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: A Water Treatment Plant Operator/Backflow Tester is responsible for assisting in the actual operation of a Water Treatment Plant at a community water system. This position differs from a Water Treatment Plant Operator by serving as a “straw boss” and as such, actively participates in the work projects being assigned. The supervisory responsibilities are restricted to insuring that the people working with the incumbent are doing their jobs properly and diligently. The work involves installing, testing and repairing backflow devices. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Performs study and reading assignments, observes demonstrations and otherwise learns the techniques of operation and maintenance of water treatment plant; Learns and assists in the operation and adjustment of pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment; Learns and assists in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; Learns and assists in the making of physical tests of water for color, odor and taste; Learns and assists in the making of chemical tests of water for alkalinity and residual chlorine; Learns and assists in regulating and adjusting chlorinators and other chemical feeders, washing filters and settling basins; Learns and assists in the preparation and maintenance of activity records and reports; Performs increasingly responsible duties as assigned in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABIILTIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Familiarity with elementary principles of chemistry and general science; ---PAGE BREAK--- Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Backflow Tester – City Page 2 I 2 Good general intelligence; Good observation; Mechanical aptitude; Ability to learn principles and procedures relating to operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant; Ability to develop skill in the operation and maintenance of pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; Ability to get along well with others; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Industry and dependability; Tact and courtesy, physical condition to commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/TRAINEE: 1. Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State high school equivalency diploma. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and successful completion of an appropriate level Water Treatment Operator course; and One year operating experience at a Water Treatment Plant; and Possession of a Grade II-B certificate; and Grade Distribution System License. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/BACKFLOW TESTER: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and successful completion of an appropriate level Water Treatment Operator course; and One year operating experience at a Water Treatment Plant; and Possession of a Grade II-B certificate; and Grade Distribution System license; and Possession of a valid NYS Backflow Tester certificate. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS: Possession of an operator’s license issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment. Following appointment to a position, the incumbent must obtain a CDL Class C license issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles within six months of the date of hire. Failure to obtain a CDL C license will result in dismissal. Failure to maintain a CDL C license will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.