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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

OPERATOR IN TRAINING - City of West haven

 

Full Job Description:

- TITLE: Operator-in-Training (OIT)

- REPORTS TO: Operator I

- SUPERVISES: None

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs a variety of unskilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift; does related work as required; has no supervisory capacity

Learns and gains skills in a variety of equipment, servicing, and operating tasks

Performs routine maintenance and servicing work in the water/wastewater treatment plant

Understands and carries out oral and written directions

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs any combination of the following tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plants and pumping stations as directed:

Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent

Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Observes and reports abnormalities to supervisor

Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Does related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; basic biological and chemical principles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per 8-hour shift

Must be able to ascend and descend up to 1,100 stair steps per 8-hour shift

Must be able to lift up to 45 bags weighing up to 50 pounds each from floor level up to waist high in an 8-hour shift

Must be able to bend frequently to collect samples

Must be able to push a push-type, power lawn mower for up to 3 hours per 8-hour shift

Must be able to work in all types of weather

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
 

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