State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Water Systems Operator (40 Hour) (0264FM)

$37.67-$49.22 Hourly / $3,012.88-$3,937.40 BiWeekly /
$78,636.00-$102,766.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in operating and providing preventive maintenance and repair to a multi-treatment operation consisting of a Class III Water Treatment Plant and a Class 1 Water Transmission and Distribution System with a design flow rate of a least .70 million gallons per day.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Water Systems Superintendent, Water Systems Assistant Superintendent,  or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May function as a crew leader over maintainers assigned to the plant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents in this class will be expected to be proficient in the following areas of operation: 
  • Assists in the execution of the facility’s Cross Connection Control and Inspection program, backflow device testing and flushing of distribution system; 
  • Maintains an understanding of current trends and advancements in water treatment technology;
  • Provides “Call before U Dig” services related to Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) water utility infrastructure, including onsite utility mark out services; 
  • Acts in accordance with safety requirements when working in confined spaces, implementing lockout/tagout protocols, and utilizing personnel protective equipment (PPE);
  • Assists other maintenance trades on the CVH campus as needed;
  • Performs related duties as required.
WATER TREATMENT
  • Operates, monitors, and maintains water treatment equipment, including, but not limited to, filter beds, metering pumps, chlorinators, additional pumps, including raw water, service water and backwash, and ash and backwash wastewater lagoons;
  • Performs daily chemical analyses of water and determines appropriate chemical feed rates based on chemical analysis results; 
  • Adjusts water flow rates to maintain adequate balance between influent and effluent and proper amounts of chemicals; 
  • Prepares and collects water sample from various locations within the distribution system to meet State of Connecticut and federal requirements;
  • Monitors and responds to facilities after hour emergency call system as required;
  • Maintains records and prepares reports on tests and general plant operations; 
  • Performs related duties as required.
WATER DISTRIBUTION
  • Operates, monitors and maintains distribution equipment, including but not limited to, transmission mains and valves, strainers and filters used in distribution of water;
  • Performs maintenance and repair work on all equipment including valves, motors, pipes, fire hydrants and other machinery;
  • Identifies, responds to, locates and performs repairs on main breaks or other systems leaks;
  • Replaces or installs upgrades to outdated or non-functioning distribution equipment;
  • Flushes distribution system as needed to maintain water quality; 
  • Performs related duties as required.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
  • Performs maintenance of Treatment Plant (interior and exterior), dam maintenance, tree trimming, land clearing, trail and road maintenance 
  • Performs patrol and security activities, including public notifications and signage maintenance;
  • Maintains fire road access and trash and litter pickup; 
  • Performs basic repair and maintenance of landscaping and watershed tools and equipment;
  • Performs seasonal landscaping activities including, but not limited to, lawn moving, snow removal, and leaf clean-up;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • water treatment, water transmission, distribution and engineering principles; 
    • repair and maintenance procedures on pumps, tanks, motors and other equipment used in water treatment, transmission and distribution; 
    • and ability to implement safety requirements including but not limited to confined space and lockout/tagout protocols; 
    • and ability to apply procedures used in laboratory analyses of water; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills, 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • keep operational records and prepare reports; 
    • utilize computer software; 
    • read blueprints;
    • solve problems and work within a team environment;
    • wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE);
  • Mechanical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Possession of a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license or a Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training Class III certificate as required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class are required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession of the State of Connecticut Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health.
  • Incumbents in this class who possess the Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training Class III certificate in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, must obtain full operator status and maintain the Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license no later than one (1) year from the date of appointment to the Water Systems Operator class.
  • NOTE: New employees hired with the Operator-in-Training Class III certificate must successfully complete one (1) year of training and have satisfactory work performance, as determined by the Water Systems Superintendent, in order to attain permanent status as a Class III Operator.
  • Incumbents in this class must obtain and maintain a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health within two (2) years of appointment.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, loud and potentially dangerous machinery, working with chemicals and exposure to toxic fumes and may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and work in uncomfortable positions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Water Systems Operator (40 Hour) in Salary Group FM 19 approved effective July 15, 2022. (Revised to modify content and adjust salary group as a result of the NP-2 OJE Study Stipulated Agreement, modernize format, and add Acknowledgement section) Item No. 23-191 Item No. 23-207

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/19/2023
CLASS: 0264FM; EST: 1/12/1990; REV: 8/30/2023;