Operator-in-Training

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift.  This position typically holds or is working on first-level water/wastewater treatment certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learns and gains skills involving the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in the plant

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

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

• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

• Observes and reports abnormalities to supervisor

• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

• Collects samples and performs routin...