WASTEWATER OPERATOR

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On the Job Training

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2.8K

OJT hours

Underground Repair and Construction

720

Install and repair pipe and appurtenances utilizing proper shoring, pipeline grade, bedding materials, pipelaying procedures, backfilling and compaction. Prepare concise and substantive reports

Pipeline Cleaning and Maintenance Methods.

720

Select proper methods to clear stoppages and clean sewers. Set up, operate and maintain sewer clearing and cleaning equipment such as balling, high velocity cleaners, bucket machines, power rodders and hand rods

Inspecting and Testing Collection Systems.

640

Identify and evaluate system damage. Operate and maintain inspecting and testing tools locate leaks or locate legal, illegal, unauthorized, and improper connections. Prepare concise and substantive reports

Lift Station Maintenance.

320

Operation and maintenance of wet wells, dry wells, bar racks, electrical systems, supervisory controls, pumps and valves. Prepare concise and substantive reports

Equipment Maintenance

320

Define pump types and applications. Troubleshoot, repair or maintain pumps, compressors, and other wastewater collection system components. Prepare concise and substantive reports

Safety

Identify and mitigate collections system hazards following recognized wastewater industry safety techniques and guidelines for construction safety, personnel protective equipment, traffic safety, equipment and power tool safety in order to prevent accidents and exposures

Administration

Understand utility responsibilities to develop goals, tasks and procedures in order to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidance for certifications, operations, maintenance and reporting regarding wastewater collections systems

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