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Title: W&S Lead Operator A (Water Treatment Plants) Pay Range: $20.16 - $25.60 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to ensure and maintain compliance and operations of all organization plants. This is accomplished by visiting the facilities; checking for normal operations, system pressure, chlorine and fluoride residuals; performing inspections on all pumps; performing maintenance on all equipment; and evaluating all water systems. Other duties include fulfilling monthly, quarterly, and annual work orders; approving all chemical purchases; tracking all purchase on spread sheets; submitting new purchase orders; creating work orders for repairs; managing customer complaints; and assisting the Supervisor of Water Facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

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(L) Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

(M) Medium Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

(H) Heavy Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

(V) Very Heavy Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Essential Functions When short staffing requires: Fulfills water plant daily operations by visiting individual facilities; collecting data; collecting samples; analyzing residuals in water; recording in log book all the details; and checking remote wells. Manages work orders by generating and assigning work orders. Reviews work orders for timely completion; accurate equipment and work completed information; and ensures costs are captured correctly. Will also close all correctly completed work orders. Maintains correct inventory of facility chemicals, fuel, and spare equipment. Remains updated on all company e-mail by opening e-mail account; filtering information; saving important data; and replying to emails. Ensures that appropriate facility tanks levels, pressures, flow rates, and residuals are maintained.

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Assists in capital and Operating budget planning by evaluating facility needs and submitting budget requests to the Supervisor, with complete background and explanation of needs. Assists with all purchasing needs by processing P.O. requests and approving invoices. Assures all TWA and regulatory agency reporting requirements are met (to include MORs, QPRs, tank inspections, meter calibrations, EPA QA/QC requirements, malfunction and planned maintenance reports) Maintains, readily available, accurate and current documentation for all water facilities equipment (to include well information, pump and motor info, piping, valves, building records, inspection certifications, calibration records, and O&M manuals) Assists safety and security needs by the following 1. Security: maintaining security equipment/software; monitoring video feed and alarms; manage cyberlock key system. 2. Safety: ensures appropriate PPE is available, inspections are conducted, monthly meetings are held, and all safety requirements are properly documented. Manages workload of water treatment plants by scheduling and delegating work to Operators Provides regular feedback to employees under his/her supervision through regular meetings, written communication. Provides feedback to the Supervisor to assist with evaluations.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: -Description of Minimum Job RequirementsFormal Education

Experience Supervision

Human Collaboration Skills

Freedom to Act

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Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Minimum five years previous experience as a treatment plant operator. Position exercises full supervisory authority and responsibility over regular nonexempt or exempt employees. First line supervisors typically perform these functions. Work requires contacts with coworkers from other organizational units of the College, primarily non-department heads, and students, vendors, and the general public. Resourcefulness is required to reach or adjust working agreements within departmental procedures and operating needs. Tact and judgment are requirements in obtaining or giving information of a confidential nature. Receives General Direction: This job title normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

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Technical Skills

Fiscal Responsibility Reading

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Certification & Other Requirements

Skilled: This job title requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Has no budgetary responsibility Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Class “A” Water Operators License, and Valid Class E Driver’s License.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: -Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”Sedentary Light Heavy Very Heavy X Medium Exerting up to 10 Exerting up to 20 Exerting 20-50 Exerting 50-100 Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. occasionally, lbs. occasionally, lbs. occasionally, or negligible lbs. frequently, or 10-25 lbs. 10-25 lbs. 50-100 lbs. weights negligible amounts frequently, or up frequently, or up frequently, or up to frequently; constantly OR to 10 lbs. to 10-20 lbs. 20-50 lbs. sitting most of requires walking or constantly. constantly. constantly. the time. standing to a significant degree. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C F O R N Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Never occurs. 2/3 or more of the From 1/3 to 2/3 of Up to 1/3 of the Less than 1 hour time. the time. time. per week. Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation. -Physical DemandStanding Sitting Walking Lifting

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-Brief Descriptionobserving work site desk work, driving around work site equipment

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Carrying Pushing/Pulling Reaching Handling Fine Dexterity Kneeling Crouching Crawling Bending Twisting Climbing Balancing Vision Hearing

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supplies equipment for supplies paperwork computer keyboard retrieving items from lower shelves/ground retrieving items from lower shelves/ground under equipment making repairs getting inside vehicle ladders on ladders computer screen, driving, observing work site, reading communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone driving

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE: Truck, chlorine test kit, pH meter. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: C Continuou sly

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-Health and Safety FactorsMechanical Hazards Chemical Hazards Electrical Hazards Fire Hazards Explosives Communicable Diseases Physical Danger or Abuse Other (see 1 below) (1) N/A

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-Environmental FactorsRespiratory Hazards Extreme Temperatures Noise and Vibration Wetness/Humidity Physical Hazards

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Safety glasses, rubber gloves, eye wash units, Hazmat suit, SCBA, rain coats, hearing NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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F Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time

R Rarely Less than 1 hour per week

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-Description of Non-Physical DemandsTime Pressure Emergency Situation Frequent Change of Tasks Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Tedious or Exacting Work Noisy/Distracting Environment Other (see 2 below) (2) Vehicle/outside around the plant grounds

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PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Office Environment Warehouse Shop Recreation/Neighborhood Center (3)N/A

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SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND COMMENTS: I have reviewed this description and understand the requirements and responsibilities of the position.

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Comments: ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

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