Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-5-8 - Experience Requirements8.1. The experience requirements for each classification are listed in Table 64-5B of this rule.8.2. Only experience obtained as a valid certified wastewater operator may count towards the experience required for the purposes of this rule.8.3. Experience as an operator, unless substituted pursuant to subdivision 8.6.1. of this rule, should be predominantly "hands-on" or the necessary skills, knowledge, ability, and judgment acquired from daily operating experience rather than from text book study or supervisory observation. It means the individual has actually operated a wastewater treatment plant or worked in the collection system and has performed tasks including, but not limited to, routine tests, sample collection, completion of operational reports, calculation of chemical dosages, and the subsequent adjustment of chemical feeders or backwashed filters.8.4. Experience obtained exclusively in collection, maintenance, and other non-operational or treatment duties shall not count as more than 600 hours of the total experience required for Class I through IV certification.8.5. Experience obtained exclusively in laboratory duties shall not count as more than 1,000 hours of the total experience required for Class I through IV certification.8.6. An applicant may substitute the experience requirements as set forth in this rule with education and training as specified in this subsection:8.6.1. Class II, III, and IV applicants may substitute up to half of the required experience with additional education upon written request to the Commissioner.8.6.2. An applicant may not use education used as a substitute for experience requirements to satisfy education requirements.