LAC 46:XXIII.915. Qualification Requirements

A. A Level "A" operator shall have the following qualifications for regular certification. 1. The operator must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. 2. Experience Requirements. The operator must have: a. a minimum of three years of experience as described in LAC 46:XXIII.913.B in the field of solid waste management; or b. a minimum of two years of experience as described in LAC 46:XXIII.913.B in the field of solid waste management and an engineering degree; or c. a minimum of two years of certification as a Level "B" operator. 3. The operator must be of good character. B. A Level "B" operator shall have the following qualifications for regular certification. 1. Experience Requirements. The operator must have: a. a minimum of two years of experience as described in LAC 46:XXIII.913.C in the field of solid waste management; or b. a minimum of one year of experience as described in LAC 46:XXIII.913.C in the field of solid waste management and a minimum of two years of experience as a supervisor in the construction field relating to the use of heavy equipment, good drainage practice, and other skills to ensure proper operation of a solid waste processing or disposal facility; or c. a minimum of one year of experience as described in LAC 46:XXIII.913.C in the field of solid waste management and an engineering degree; or d. a minimum of two years of certification as a Level "C" operator. 2. The operator must be of good character. C. A Level "C" operator shall have the following qualifications for regular certification. 1. Experience Requirements. The operator must have: a. a minimum of one year of experience as described in LAC 46:XXIII.913.D in the field of solid waste management; or b. a minimum of one year of experience in the construction field relating to the use of heavy equipment, good drainage practice, and other skills to ensure proper operation of a solid waste processing or disposal facility; or c. an engineering degree. 2. The operator must be of good character.