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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 1643 1968-03-18 1 I I .~ .. RESOLUTION NO. /6 lj .1L A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THERETO CERTAIN POSITIONS RELATIID TO WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby resolve: The new section of Water Utilities Series shall be added to the Position Classification Plan: The three following positions with the job descriptions and specifications as shown shall constitute the Water Utility Series of the Plan: WATER UTILITY OPERATOR DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist in the operation and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities including pumps, 'meters, storage facilities, and distribution pipelines and services by performing a variety of semi-skilled mechanical and operational tasks; and to do related work as required. TYPICAL TASKS .' Reads and checks recording devices to ascertain that the water treatment facilities, wells, reservoir and distribution equipment are operating properly; maintains simple records of operation of plant, wells, and reservoir; changes recording charts; makes chlorine residual tests and makes necessary adjustments to chlorinating equipment; performs routine andpreventative maintenance to chlorine machines, pumps, electrical motors, meters, tele- metering equipment, pneumatic valves, and municipal swimming pool water plant; cleans, paints, and performs maintenance of water plant buildings; installs Bnd services'water meters for residential and commerc'ie:l users; repairs distribution mains and facilities on an emergency'basis when required; maintains and repairs subterranean valves and vaults; perfor~s minor plumbing tasks on municipal property as required., DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class differs from the senior l~vel in that overall day-tQ- day responsibility for water operations is not required except on a temporary basis'. It differs from the general maintenance man ,classificatien in that it is responsible for a more technical ~outine of task~ and requires a more detailed knowledge of mechani- cal and ,~quipment maintenance skills. I I I , . Resolution Number EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education equivalent to graduation from high school; possession of a valid California driver's license and one year of mechanical and repair experience. Knowledge of the maintenance and minor repair of pumps, motors, meters and recording devices and ability to perform same; ability to read a variety of meters and recording devices; knowledge of, and ability to perform a variety of semi- skilled facilities and equipment maintenance tasks including painting, plumbing, lubrication, and equipment repair; ability to maintain simple records; ability for follow written and ora1 directions and to work under limited supervision; ability to maintain effective pUblic relations. SENIOR WATER UTILITY OPERATOR DEFINITION Under direction, to serve as working supervisor for all aspects of routine water utility 'operations including meter reading, plant and facilities operations, service installations and repair; and to do related work as required. TYPICAL TASKS Supervises the program for the operation of municipal water facili- ties including pumps, wells, chlorination devices, storage facilities and pipeline systems; checks recording devices for efficient dis- tribution and makes necessary adjustments in equipment; supervises and assists in the proper maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; consults with supervisors on water system operations and improvements; assigns work priorities; orders supplies and equipment necessary to work performance; developes employee work schedules; trains subordinates in proper work habits and skills; supervises and assists in emergency repair operations; maintains effective public relations with customers; develops and maintains reporting system of water operations. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class differs from the lower class of Water Utility Operator in that it requires good supervisory skills and is responsible for a more varied routine of tasks associated with water operations. It also requires the supervision of divisional personnel and related personnel when working on water facilities and requires acceptance of responsibility for proper work performance by subordinates. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of water maintenance and construction experience related to a munici- pal water operation. Possession of a valid California driver's license; knowledge of water system mains, hydrants, meters, and valves; ability to plan and carry out a work schedule for water system maintenance; ability to maintain proper records; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and fellow employees. I I I Resolution Number , . METER READER / WATER UTILITY MAN DEFINITION Under general supervision, to read water meters, to change and repair meters; to assist in the maintenance of water lines and services; and to do related work as required. TYPICAL TASKS Reads consumers' water meters; notes and reports on meter readings; may make tests on meters to test accuracy; hears and reports consumer complaints; delivers final delinquent notices and may assist in personal collections; replaces and installs consumers' meters when they are faulty or on a prescribed replacement schedule; assists in installing new water services or repairing mains on an emergency basis using pneumatic tools, self-propelled implements and hand tools; performs other water utility maintenance and repair tasks as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class differs from other water utility related positions in that it is primarily responsible for meter reading and related tasks rather than plant and pumping operations and maintenance. It differs from the general maintenance man position in that work under very limited supervision and the sbility to maintain effective public relations is required. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical devices. Possession of a valid California driver's license. Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in servicing and repairing water meters and valves; ability to read guages and record figures accurately; ability to make calculations rapidly and accurately; ability to win the confidence of the public, to understand their questions and complaints, to provide satisfactory answers; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; good physical fitness; ability to get along well with others. 1 I I . ,. Resolution Number . . " PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1969'. day of ':l'l/aA-~ , ATTEST: ~~-J 'ttJM STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) S8. CITY OF SEAL BEACH ) I, Jerdys Tofte Weir, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify to the passage and adoptiQp of the f~~g~ing resolution at a meeting thereof held on the j,(ttJ. day of ~.A. t?~ 1968, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen azbAan.. Ans"-"~ ~~~'''i-', :d_1"Jh.. , & NOES: Councilmen '-7J~, ABSENr: Counc ilmen ~ - ~sV~ C Y C er