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Phraseology
Waterworks Operation & DriversIncludes store employees.
Description
Code 7520 applies to employers engaged operating water plants whether they are operated by a municipal board or commission or a private company. Sources of water for the plant include but are not limited to rivers, streams, deep water wells, underwater springs, dams or reservoirs. The water is pumped and piped to the filtration plant where it is filtered through sand beds. The water is then treated with chlorine or other purifying chemicals. In some cases, sodium fluoride is added. Water samples are taken and tested periodically. The water is then pumped to large elevated stand pipes for distribution through the system.
When performed by employees of the water plant and specifically related to water plant operations, the installation, repair and maintenance of water mains, water pipes, taps, meters and fire plugs are contemplated by this classification. When these operations are performed by entities not engaged in the operation of a water plant, the appropriate installation, repair or maintenance code that describes the entity’s particular operation is applied to same.
Assignment by Analogy
No InformationOperations to be Separately Rated
Construction of aqueducts, dams or reservoirs. Refer to Code 6017 “Dam or Lock Construction – Concrete Work – In Connection with Dams or Locks – All Types – All Operations to Completion & Drivers” and Code 6018 “Dam or Lock Construction – Earthmoving or Placing – In Connection with Dams or Locks – All Types – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”
Meter readers. Refer to Code 7542 “Meter Readers – Utility Company.”
Utility company – gas works. Refer to Code 7502 “Gas Company – Natural Gas – Local Distribution – All Operations & Drivers.”