THE MAHONING VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

TITLE: ASSISTANT OPERATOR DEPARTMENT: PURIFICATION

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Assistant Operator - Purification performs custodial work and assists or fills in for the Operator - Purification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma and mathematical aptitude. Entry level position, no experience required. An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

(The following duties are intended to illustrate work functions performed by this classification)

Cleans floors

Vacuums rugs

Moves furniture

Dust furniture

Cleans restrooms

Empties trash

Collects samples for testing

Analyzes samples to determine levels of alkaline, chlorine and other chemicals

Monitors chemical feeders

Adjusts chemicals to assure proper distribution in system

Records hourly filter readings

Records weather

Maintains daily log

Monitors and maintains plant equipment

Washes filters and other machines and equipment

Changes chlorine tanks

Loads chemical tanks

Loads and unload delivery trucks

Answers telephones, directs calls and takes messages

Maintains and increases knowledge and skills

Performs additional duties and assignments, as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(Necessary to perform duties)

Knowledge of:

Division policies and procedures

Water treatment plant procedures

Techniques used in water sampling, testing and treatment

Basic math

Ability to:

Follow oral and written instructions

Maintain accurate records

Recognize unusual or threatening situations

Accurately copy and record figures

Perform routine maintenance on equipment

Calculate fractions, decimals and percentages

Work flexible hours

Read analog and digital figures

Climb stairs, ship ladders and straight-up ladders

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