HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 049-06(11)
RESOLUTION NO. 0 4 9 - 0 6() I)
AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO RESOLUTION NO. 049-06
APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE BLUE AND WHITE COLLAR
UNITS AND ADOPTING SALARY SCHEDULE AND
RELATED BENEFITS FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR '"
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 049-06 sets salaries and related benefits for
employees of the Blue and White Collar Units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield that effective immediately following Council action, the Salary Schedule, a
part of the Resolution No. 049-06 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Resolution No. 049-06 is hereby amended by adding the following
class title to the Blue Collar Unit:
14430
A
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR III
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
APR 0 9 200S , by the following vote:
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CAR~. BEN~, C~. HAN~. SCRI~R. SULL~, w~
COUNCILMEMBER~~
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER VI~
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO CLER
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
HARVEY L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
. CLASS SPECIFICA nON: 14430
UNIT: BLUE COLLAR
EE04: SKILLED CRAFTWORKER
CLASS TITLE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORID
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
U~der minimal s.up~rvision, may plan, assign, inspect and lead the work of others; in addition, performs
~kllled. and semIs~I!l~d work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift
InvolvIng responsIb~hty for the operation, maintenance, servicing, and care of a variety of wastewater
treatment. plant equIpment, such as, pumps, electric motors, gas engines, valves, vacuum pumps, and
other eqUIpment; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not
limiting.
Essential Duties: May work as a Shift Supervisor per California State Water Resources Control Board
(CSWRCB) and may lead the work of others during the absence of a Plant Supervisor; creates and assigns
work orders; generates requisitions; tracks and inputs plant employee time records; performs other lead
responsibilities as required; operates a wastewater treatment plant during a shift; checks gas meters, flow
meters, and blower meters; adjusts equipment and increases or decreases pumping capacity for proper
pumping flow; inspects and lubricates engines and pumps; checks clarifiers, skimmers, grit collection
systems; makes frequent inspections to assure ongoing proper treatment; makes adjustments as necessary
to resolve general operational problems; takes periodic clarifier sludge depth readings; adjusts sludge
pumping equipment; obtains wastewater and sludge samples for the plant laboratory or the health
authorities; operates septage receiving station; reads meters, takes temperatures, completes daily logs,
records meter readings; completes standard operations reports; performs routine maintenance and
cleaning work on buildings and equipment as assigned; may assist in training new operators in
wastewater treatment principles and practices; may perform the duties of an Operator I or Operator II as
required. May perform laboratory analysis during the absence of the lab technician.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A Grade III Operator's Certificate allows a WWTPO III to work as a Shift Supervisor and supervise plant
operations during the absence of the Plant Supervisor. The CSWRCB does not allow employees with
Grade I or II Operator's Certificates to perform this function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledl!e of: Operation and servicing requirements of wastewater treatment plant machinery and
equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, engines, piping and blowers, and screens;
safety equipment, practices and procedures; processes involved in the treatment and disposal of
wastewater; hazards inherent to wastewater plants and processes; related computer applications including
spreadsheet and word processing software.
Abilitv to: Lead and train employees in a variety of wastewater operations and maintenance; schedule
and assign equipment maintenance; identify and procure parts necessary for repair of wastewater
equipment; detect operating deficiencies in wastewater plant machinery, equipment, and processes; make
routine maintenance and repairs to wastewater equipment, machinery and buildings; read and record
meters and gauges correctly; use safety equipment and practices necessary to conduct job duties;
effectively work with others; work without continuous supervision using independent judgment.
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Traininl! and Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and required experience in
the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants necessary to obtain a Grade III Operator's
Certificate.
Promotion: Promotion to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III from Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operator I or II is made on a merit basis without City examination upon receipt of a valid Grade III
Operator's Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. This is subject to
recommendation by the Department Head and approval by the City Manager or his designee.
Licenses. Certificates. and Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Grade III Operator's
Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Must have possession of a
valid California Class "B" Driver's License within six months of appointment.
Phvsical Conditions or Special Workinl! Conditions: Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather
conditions. Must be willing to work in confined areas from heights and with possible exposure to
unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and
carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Approved bv the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: March 18,2008
Approved bv the Citv Council:
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