HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 8761RESOLUTION NO. 8761
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF WATER UTILITY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The classificiation specifications of Water
Utility Equipment Operator are hereby amended in its entirety in
accordance with Exhibit A attached and incorporated herein by
reference.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 20th day of November, 1989.
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 20th day of November, 1989, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
adopted: 11-20-89
CITY OF AZUSA
WATER UTILITY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
(Exhibit A)
To operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment in
performing utility excavating, grading, trenching, loading and
related operations according to required standards; and to
perform semi -skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.
DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialized job class. Positions in this class operate
a variety of heavy equipment in the operation, construction and
maintenance of water related and other facilities. Positions
assigned to this class require the ability to work independently,
exercising judgment and initiative.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Water Utility Supervisor.
Functional supervision is provided by the Water Utility Crew
Supervisor.
Responsibilities include the technical and functional supervision
of utility maintenance personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to
the following:
Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, roller,
bulldozer, scraper, grader, gradall, and front-end loaders for a
variety of construction and maintenance operations involving
streets, sidewalks, street trees, curbs, gutters, water and sewer
lines.
May assist in directing the work of employees operating equipment
on a training basis.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major
repairs.
Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as
concrete work, truck driving, asphalt rolling, and a variety of
repair activities when equipment is not in use.
Assist in locating utility lines and appurtenances.
Respond to emergency situations.
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WATER iTTILITY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (continued)
May stand a regularly scheduled stand-by watch.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Heavy and light construction and maintenance equipment.
Methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the
construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution
systems.
Location and general characteristics of the City's water system.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in
the work.
Principles and methods of plumbing and hydraulics as related to
the work.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and
performance evaluation.
Ability to:
Keep records and prepare reports.
Operate a variety of heavy construction and maintenance
equipment.
Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
Understand and interpret engineering plans and work orders.
Work effectively with employees and the general public.
Work under emergency conditions.
Lead, train, and evaluate subordinates.
Experience and Education:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities
would be:
Experience:
Three years of primary level work experience with
construction and maintenance of water distribution systems.
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WATER UTILITY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (continued)
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented
by specialized training in construction and maintenance
methods and practices.
License or Certificate
Possession of a California state Department of Health Water
Treatment Grade II Certificate, or ability to obtain within one
year after hire.
Possession of valid California Driver's license.
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