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UTILITY OPERATOR III Page 3 PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes dust and air contaminates, and may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, enter confined spaces, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and often work with constant interruptions. The incumbent will be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties. QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification) Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Utility Operator III. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of five years increasingly responsible experience in the operations and maintenance of water treatment facilities and water distribution systems and collection systems maintenance and repair, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Supplemental coursework or specialized training in water treatment, water distribution systems and collection systems maintenance and operations is desirable. License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain a Class C California drivers license. Possession of and ability to maintain a State of California Water Treatment Operator T2 license, State of California Water Distribution Operator D3 license and an AWWA General Backflow Tester at time of employment. An AWWA Cross Connection Specialist and a California Water Environment Association Collection System Technologist grade 1 is desirable. Additional Oualification Requirements Related to Step Increase Criterion for Utility Operator III. Step I - Possession of and ability to maintain a State of California Water Treatment Operator T2 license. Step 2 - Possession of and ability to maintain a State of California Water Treatment Operator T3 license. Step 3 — Possession of and ability to maintain a State of California Water Treatment Operator T3 license. Ability to operate a T3 facility with Supervision.