Operator Trainee

CITY OF MONROE JOB TITLE: OPERATOR TRAINEE JOB CLASS NUMBER: 9115 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES; s = •. rj « 9OEFIN8TIQN/DIST1NCUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB: Operator Trainee is under the direct supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent and Senior Operator on-duty. This is a technical and very responsible position. It requires self-discipline and the ability to make important decisions. Responsibilities include Water plant operations, lab work, chemical control, and trouble shooting skills associated with treating safe potable drinking water. Wil work in Maintenance, performing maintenance related duties when not operating. e a « a «ADMINISTRATION Human Resources J IDEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION: WATER TREATMENT Acceptance - Department He/d jC-: • . - • ........................................................................................................................................................................ ,

• .. -.I •.-.7- •,.-.- aazk x- •• -,t z-?, ? •• • ............................................................................................... • ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... z. 'KNOWLEPGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the complete operation of a water treatment facility Knowledge of computers, chemicals, and equipment used in the process Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with basic computer skills • - - Knowledge and ability to accept responsibilities associated with treating water to be used Able to make immediate and critical decisions Able to always be alertTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: « High School Diploma or a valid General Equivalent Diploma Issued by a State Department j "r •''•spv'' y / : • >. Applicant must have a good work record ; • Requiresmath and chemistry knowledgeREVISION DATE: 7.19.2022 Works with the on-duty operator, to learn the treatment, production, and distribution procedures of the water system Assists the on-duty operator with any and all problems Learns troubleshooting procedures as they apply to laboratory equipment and all other associated water treatment monitoring and sample equipment Learns the control of water quality and quantity throughout the distribution system through instrument interpretation Learns the operation and interpretation of computers used in all phases of water treatment process Controls valves and pumps Prepares and maintains records, reports, charts, and logbooks Answers telephone and takes customer complaints « Participates in continuing education, as assigned Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays