.WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR OIT/1/2/3POSITION: Water Treatment PlantDEPARTMENT: WaterREPORTS TO: Water Superintendent FLSA Status: Non-ExemptPAY RANGE: 29/30/34/38 DATE PREPARED: October 2018Summary: These positions are in the Water Treatment Operator classification (class) series. Under direct or general supervision of the Water Operations Superintendent or Water Foreman, operates, repairs, and maintains the District's water treatment facilities, including water treatment and distribution systems; reads and interprets charts and meter readings for analyzing the efficiency of plant operations; maintain 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 water treatment and distribution system equipment and facilities. As experience 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 water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems, and associated equipment and facilities. As experience and certification are gained, operators may independently operate plants and appurtenances under the certification of a senior 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 water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems, 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 water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems, and associated equipment and facilities. Incumbents in this classification may assist with the training and oversight of less experienced staff assigned to a treatment plant
