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This is a training matrix sample of knowledge and skills for a larger water system. The skills or training listed was created to help an entry-level operator in-training to gain the necessary knowledge and certifications to advance into a Water Technician 2 or Utility Worker 2 position. CertificationsTasksEstimated Time for CompletionFrom Date of Hire (DOH)Date CompletedApproved ByCPR / First Aid CertificationTake Class for Certification1 year ??Washington State Flagger CardTake Class for Certification1 year ??Class A CDL w / Air brakes & TankerTake Class for Endorsement2 years??Water Distribution Manager In-Training 1 and/or Water Treatment Plant Operator In-Training 1 (WDM-IT1/WTPO-IT 1)Take Class for Certification6 months ??Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCS)Take Class for Certification12 monthsUpgrade to WDM 1 and/or WTPO1Complete Waterworks upgrade application for supervisor’s signature12 monthsWDM2 and/or WTPO2Take Class for Certification 3.5 yearsForklift CertificationTake Class for Certification6 months??Confined Space CertificationTake Class for Certification6 months??A/C Pipe Handling CertificationTake Class for Certification2 years??Competent Person (Shoring & Trenching)Take Class 1 year ??Pump SchoolTake Class2 years??District Classroom Training????Utility Locating TrainingOne-Call Notification system Login 3 years???Understand Color Markings3 years???Metal Detector3 years???Metro Tech3 years??Standby (On-Call) OrientationTraining of process3 years???Phone Protocol3 years???Laptop Operation3 years??SCADA (Water)Wonderware―screens and process1 year ??As-Built Map SystemBlue prints1 year ???GIS Web Map Viewer1 year ??District InformationEmployee Handbook1 month???Service Area Boundaries1 month???District Technical Standards1 month???Purchase Orders & Petty Cash1 month??District Classroom TrainingTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved ByCustomer Service TrainingPhone Call Protocol1 month???Radio Protocol1 month??(Utility-specific software application)Full system comprehension6 months??Intranet/InternetAble to Navigate 6 months??Microsoft OutlookAble to Navigate 6 months??Classroom Training????Lockout/Tag outKnowledge of process1 year??Fall protectionUnderstanding of safety measures6 months??Defensive DrivingVideo6 months??Hydraulic & System Operation Water ????Hydraulic & System Operation Water Ability to describe or indicate boundaries of various pressure zones.3 years???Identify reservoirs or storage that exists within a zone.3 years???Ability to distinguish which PRV’s or feeds provide supply to / from a defined zone3 years???Ability to identify what pump station / Well exists within a pressure zone and what zone the station well pumps to.3 years???What critical customers are fed from certain zones3 years??Heavy Equipment Operations ????Commercial Drivers License (CDL)????Obtain CDL Permit & take CDL classTake class and pass test2 years??Introduction to dump truck and trailerincluding fluid checks and safety equipment2 years??Backhoe TrainingTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved ByMaintenance and care of backhoeGrease Points2 years???Fluid Levels2 years???Brakes2 years???Tires2 years???Visual Inspection2 years??Backhoe / unload trainingLoading3 years???Unloading3 years???Tie Downs3 years???Load Position3 years???Trailer Hook-up3 years???Jack3 years??Supervised "Safe Zone" Training 4-in1 Bucket Operations3 years???Posi-Tracion 4 wheel Drive3 years???Dual Brake Operations3 years???Trenching/Loading Techniques3 years???Procedure for excavating around utilities3 years??Backhoe & Front Loader skills test (determined by Supervisor)3 years??Hydro-Excavator Training & Operation????Introduction & Operational ProceduresSafety1 year ???Startup / Shutdown1 year ???Fluid Checks1 year ???Log Records1 year ???Daily Maintenance1 year??Special OperationsHydraulic Controls1 year???Parking3 years??DecantProcedures1 year???Dumping Locations1 year???Log water amount filled1 year???Log Records1 year??Cleaning out Hydro-excavatorProcedures1 year???Care of clean-out area1 year??Boom TruckTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved ByIntroduction & Operations #69Class Time6 months???Hands on Operation6 months??Introduction & Operations #86Class Time6 months???Hands on Operation6 months??Portable Generator Operation????Cummins 100KW Unit #45Class Time2 years ???Hands on Operation2 years ???Towing portable generator2 years ??Onan 125KW Unit #47Class Time2 years ???Hands on Operation2 years ???Towing portable generator2 years ??Facility Training―Water????WellsOperation1 year???Pump logs Inspecting & Reporting1 year???Motor / MCC3 years???Packing 2 years ???Control Valves3 years???Generators (if applicable)2 years ??BoostersOperation1 year ???Pump logs Inspecting & Reporting1 year ???Motor / MCC3 years???Packing 2 years ???Control Valves3 years???Generators (if applicable)2 years ??TanksClimbing procedures2 years ???Entry2 years ???Inspection2 years ??System Conveyance―Water????Drop-in installations 3/4" - 2"Standard meter drop only1 year??Demonstrate competence in all phases Saddle & corp installation2 years ??of water installation & repair 3/4" - 2 " 1" tap2 years ???2" tap2 years ??System Conveyance―WaterTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved By11/23 Month InspectionFull understanding of process1 year??Compressor/Hole Hog OperationCompressor fluid levels2 years ???Fluid use (tanner, gas, oil)2 years ???Level and directing hog2 years ???Forward/reverse features2 years ??Fire Hydrant Installation & RepairFully competent on install and repair2 years ??InstallationWet taps3 years???Restraint systems (i.e. mega lug, shackle)3 years??Repair MaintenanceTrouble shoot operation of hydrant2 years ???Maintenance, Repair & Installation2 years ??Center Stem Hydrant Complete Maintenance & Repair2 years ??Scissor HydrantComplete Maintenance & Repair2 years ??Hydrant survey programFull understanding of process1 year??Valve survey programFull understanding of process1 year??Air Vac/Blow offsComplete knowledge1 year??Blow-off maintenance & repairFlushing Procedures1 year???Standard detail knowledge1 year??Air vac maintenance & repairAir Vacuum maintenance1 year??Main shutdown & repairCompetent in all aspects3 years??Shut downs (procedure)Meters3 years???Valves (isolation)3 years???Restoring Water Procedures3 years??Pipe & Services RepairFlex/Transition Couplings3 years??Stainless Steel Repair Band2 years?Service Line Repair Band2 years ???Pack Joints2 years ???Flare Fittings2 years ???Institites2 years ??System Conveyance―WaterTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved ByPRV'sChecking3 years???Setting3 years???PRV's (isolation)3 years???Rebuilding3 years??Hand & Power ToolsAir Compressor / Jack HammerCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Air exchange blowerCompetent in handling tool1 year??Air monitoring equipmentCompetent in handling tool1 year??Battery chargerCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Bench GrinderCompetent in handling tool1 year??Compaction DevicesCompetent in handling tool1 year?? Jumping jackCompetent in handling tool1 year?? Sled CompactorCompetent in handling tool1 year?? Pogo StickCompetent in handling tool1 year??Chain Saw Competent in handling tool2 years ?? VideoCompetent in handling tool2 years ?? Hands OnCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Chain snap pipe-cutterCompetent in handling tool1 year??Dewatering Trash PumpCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Cut off sawCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Cutting torchCompetent in handling tool2 years ??WelderCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Drill PressCompetent in handling tool1 year??Electrical Test EquipmentCompetent in handling tool2 years ?? Multi-meterCompetent in handling tool2 years ?? Amp MeterCompetent in handling tool2 years ?? Capacitor MeterCompetent in handling tool2 years ?? Mega MeterCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Small GensetCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Grass trimmerCompetent in handling tool1 year??Light plantCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Pipe cutters Competent in handling tool2 years ??Pipe threaderCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Hand & Power ToolsTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved ByPneumatic tools - variousCompetent in handling tool1 year??Portraband SawCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Power Drill MotorCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Pressure washerCompetent in handling tool1 year??Reciprocating SawCompetent in handling tool1 year??Reed pipe cutterCompetent in handling tool1 year??Reed wheel cutterCompetent in handling tool1 year??Retrieval equipmentCompetent in handling tool1 year??Roto HammerCompetent in handling tool1 year??Sand Blast CabinetCompetent in handling tool2 years ??Skill SawCompetent in handling tool1 year??Steam cleaning toolsCompetent in handling tool1 year??Parts Identification/Inventory????Inventory parts identificationIdentify inventory correctly1 year??Water Quality ????Chemical Pumps????Chlorine Injection pumpsOperate1 year???Maintain2 years ???Rebuild & Replace diaphragm Kits2 years ??Caustic Injection pumpsOperate1 year???Maintain2 years ???Rebuild & Replace2 years ??Fluoride Injection PumpsOperate1 year???Maintain2 years ???Rebuild & Replace2 years ??Atec Filter SystemsOperation 2 years ???Maintenance2 years ??AnalyzersVideo1 year???Calibration3 years???Hands on2 years ??Water TestingUse of Fluoride Test Kit1 year???Use of PH Test Kit1 year???Use of Chlorine Test Kit1 year??Water QualityTasksEst. CompletionDate CompletedApproved ByWater SamplingBacterial3 years???Copper/Lead3 years???Inorganic Chemicals (IOC)3 years???Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC)3 years???Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOC)3 years???Radium3 years??Water Main Flushing Planning procedures includes preparing????maps, sensitive areas, and sensitive 3 years???customers consideration????Flushing Procedures3 years???Flushing Data3 years??Record of ChangesDate of Revision?Reason for Revision?Revised By?Approved By? ................
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