1841RESOLUTION NO. L ~ ~
A RESOLUTION TO CREATE WITHIN THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES THE
POSITION OF PLANT OPERATOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Utility Commission has considered and approved the creation of the position
of Plant Operator for the West Memphis Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the salary for the position of Plant Operator for the West Memphis Utilities have
been appropriated in the present budget at the rate of compensation of ~ 1, 875, oo per pay
period; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish within the West Memphis Utilities the
position of Plant Operator at the rate of compensation of $( 8~ 7Soo per pay period;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created within the West Memphis Utilities the position of Plant
Operator which shall be at the rate of compensation of $1 ~ S, do per pay period.
SECTION 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of any such conflict.
ADOPTED this y-+'h day of ___~(~ , 2006.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
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PHILLIP PARA, CITY CLERK ~[~OfCrIVED
City Clerk's Office
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Rev. 4-28-06
Wastewater Plant Operator
Job Description
A. Definition
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with the smooth operation of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
B. Typical Duties and Responsibilities
1. Operates and maintains the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2. Ensures the WWT Plant maintains compliance with EPA, ADEQ,
Arkansas Dept. of Health and other regulatory agencies.
3. Assists the Director of Wastewater Treatment compile plant data to
calculate influent loading and to revise local limits as necessary.
4. Work with the Director, Consultants, Contractors and others as needed to
complete projects associated with the WWT Plant.
C. Supervision Received and Given
Receives direct supervision from the Director of Wastewater Treatment and gives
written and oral instructions and supervision to those assigned under him.
D. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Must possess a valid
drivers license. Must possess a Class I Wastewater Operators License with
education on going to achieve a Class IV Wastewater Operators License.
E. Essential knowledge and Abilities
1. Ability to learn West Memphis Utility Policy & Procedure Manual, Code
of City of West Memphis, and other codes as pertain to job description.
2. Ability to direct others as needed.
3. Ablitty to work with o`~ier depar`ar~er~ts or agencies ~-v7thin cYty, co-ru-~try,
state or federal government. Ability to stay abreast of EPA, ADEQ,
Department of Health and other federal, state and local mandates as they
pertain to wastewater treatment and to apply these mandates.
4. Ability to interpret and carry out Commission policies.
5. Able to promote good public and employee relations.
6. Able to keep General Manager and Director of Wastewater Treatment
breast of the state of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and
communications with regulatory agencies.
7. Other duties as assigned.