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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 81240 RESOLUTION NO. 8124 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS OF WATER WATER OPERATOR I AND WATER UTILITY OPERATOR II AND ESTABLISHING SALARIES THEREFOR. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The class specifications of Water Utility Operator I and II are hereby adopted in its entirety in accordance with Exhibit A attached and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The salary range for Water Utility Operator I shall be Range 178, $1850.20 to $2248.93 per month. SECTION 3. The salary range for Water Utility Operator II shall be Range 186, $2003.50 to $2435.27 per month. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd day of November, 1986. A 077 rd i. . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof on the 3rd day of November, 1986, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE DEPUTY CIT} C RK E DEFINITION L CITY OF AZUSA WATER UTILITY OPERATOR I WATER UTILITY OPERATOR II (Exhibit A) date adopted: To perform skilled work in the operation of well and booster pumps, controls, valves, and telemetering equipment which supply. and distribute potable domestic water to the consumer. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Water Utility Operator I- This is an entry level position which will be required to perform minor maintenance on pumps, motors, meters and reservoir facilities. As abilities are gained, more independence and discretion would be required. Positions assigned to the Water Utility Operator II class which become vacant may reasonably be filled by a Water Utility Operator I. Water Utility Operator II- This is a journey level operator class. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower class Operator I or, when filled from the outside, requires skilled and technical work experience as an operator. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing at the full range of the Operator I and meet the qualifications of a Water Utility Operator II. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Water Utility Worker I Immediate supervision is provided by the Water Utility Operator Supervisor. Functional and technical supervision is also received from the Water Utility Operator Supervisor and occasionally for the Water Utility Superintendent. Water Utility Operator II General supervision Supervisor. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES is provided by the Water Utility Operator Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspect and repair municipal water pumps, meters and reservoir facilities. Page 1 of 4 Clean and oil pumps and motors. Monitor and make minor tests and repairs to telemetering equipment to insure proper system operation. Make independent decisions on pumping additional water as necessary. Be able to work regular stand-by duty. Read and check water production meters and gauges. Collect water samples and sound deep wells to determine static and pumping levels. Respond to water quality complaints and inquiries from water system users. Maintain all pumping and chlorination equipment. Maintain routine records and reports, such as total water pumped per day and month. Keep track of efficiency of pumps and wells by conducting efficiency tests. Perform related duties as assigned. This will include building and ground maintenance around pump and well houses and reservoirs. QUALIFICATIONS Water Utility Operator I Knowledge of: Materials and tools used in water production and distribution. Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, pressure gauges and mechanical operation of engines. General principles, practices and methods used in plumbing activities. Occupational hazards and standards and safety precautions necessary in pump operations. Ability to: Perform operating and maintenance activities related to water distribution and supply system. work efficiently and safely with others. Understand and follow instructions and directions. Page 2 of 4 6 Read and understand meters, gauges and instruments. Maintain routine activity records and logs. Respond to the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Water Utility Operator II In addition to the qualifications for Water Utility Operator I, Knowledge of: Materials, tools and equipment used in water production and distribution. Pumps, valves, pressure gauges, natural gas engines, telemetering and controls used in water pumping and supply. Operation and maintenance of production and control equipment. CAL -OSHA safety standards that affect related duties. Ability to: Perform operating and maintenance activities related to water distribution and supply system. Make effective decisions often without supervisory guidance. Make necessary repairs on pumps, meters, valves and related water system equipment. Work efficiently with a significant degree of independence during the course of work. Read and understand maps, blueprints and schematics. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Water Utility Operator I Experience- Six months' experience in operation or distribution of water system. Education- Equivalent to twelfth grade education Water Utility Operator II Experience- One year experience as an operator of pumps and wells, controls and maintenance of reservoirs. Education- Equivalent to twelfth grade education Page 3 of 4 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Water Utility operator I Must obtain a California State Department of Health Grade II Certificate within one year. California Class 3 driver's license is required. Water Utility Operator II Possession of a California State Department of Health Grade II Certificate. California Class 3 driver's license is required. Page 4 of 4