.Job DescriptionWASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR OIT/1/2/3POSITION: Wastewater Treatment PlantDEPARTMENT: WastewaterREPORTS TO: Wastewater Superintendent FLSA Status: Non-ExemptPAY RANGE: 29/30/34/38 DATE PREPARED: October 2018Summary:These positions are in the Wastewater Treatment Operator classification (class) series. Under direct or general supervision of the Wastewater Operations Superintendent or Wastewater Foreman, operates, repairs and maintains the District's wastewater treatment facilities, including sewer lift stations, collection and reclamation systems; reads and interprets charts and meter readings for analyzing the efficiency of plant operations; maintains chemical inventory; and performs other related work as required.Class Characteristics:Operator-in-Training (OIT), is the trainee-level class in the plant operations series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn District and operational procedures for wastewater treatment and collection systems equipment and facilities. As experience and certification is gained, assignments become more varied and the work is performed more independently. This class is alternately staffed with Plant Operator I and incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing the work of the higher-level class.Plant Operator 1, is the entry level class in this plant operations series. Under direct supervision, incumbents perform all tasks related to the operation of wastewater treatment plants, including the sanitary sewer collection systems and reclamation system, and associated equipment and facilities. As experience and certification is gained, operators may independently operate plants and appurtenances under the certification of a senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This class is alternately staffed with Plant Operator 2 and incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing the work of the higher-level class.Plant Operator 2, is the journey level class in this plant operations series. Under minimal supervision, incumbents perform all tasks related to the operation of wastewater treatment plants, including the sanitary sewer collection systems and reclamation system, and associated equipment and facilities. This class may be alternately staffed with Plant Operator 3, and incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing work of the higher-level class.Plant Operator 3, is the advanced journey level in this class series. Incumbents are fully competent to independently perform all tasks related to the operation of wastewater treatment plants, including the sanitary sewer collection systems and reclamation system, and associated equipment and facilities