Utility Operator 1. UO1: A Minimum of a Grade 12 and one year related experience required. Employees upon completion of one (1) year, full time equivalent, CRD UO1 experience and with a BC EOCP Level 1 Certification (Water Distribution 1, Wastewater Collection 1, Wastewater Treatment 1, or Water Treatment 1) will progress to UO 2 classification.