1846RESOLUTION NO. $ (*~
A RESOLUTION TO CREATE WITHIN THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES THE
POSITION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Utility Commission has considered and approved the creation of the position
of Water Distribution Operator for the West Memphis Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the salary for the position of Water Distribution Operator for the West Memphis
Utilities has been appropriated in the present budget at the starting rate of compensation of $15.75 per
hour and the top rate of $20.05 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish within the West Memphis Utilities the
position of Water Distribution Operator at the starting rate of compensation of $15.75 per hour and the
top rate of $20.05 per hour;
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 Water
Distribution Operator which shall be at the starting rate of compensation of $15.75 per hour and the top
rate of $20.05 per hour.
SECTION 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of any such conflict.
ADOPTED this ~_ day of ~,~-,~_ , 2006.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
P ARA, CITY CLERK RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
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Rev. 4-17-06
Water Distribution Operator
Job Description
A. General Description
To oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the distribution system and its
appurtances.
B. Responsibilities
1. Maintain the water distribution system so that water quality meets all state
and federal standards.
2. Oversees the assistant distribution operator.
3. Develop and implement a valve box cleaning and valve-exercising
program.
4. Develop and implement a Flushing Program.
5. Develop and implement a Meter Box Maintenance Program.
6. Develop and implement a Water Loss Program in collaboration with the
WTP operator.
7. Be able to perform the responsibilities of WTP operator in his absence.
8. All other duties as assigned by Water Superintendent.
C. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Grade 4 Water Distribution Operator License from Arkansas.
3. Grade 4 Water Treatment Operator License from Arkansas.
D. Supervision Received and Given
Receives instructions from Water Superintendent and gives written and oral
instructions and supervision to all employees of water department.
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. Ability to work with other departments or agencies within city, country,
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 Water Superintendent abreast of the state of the Water
Treatment and Distribution Facility and communications with regulatory
agencies.
7. Other duties as assigned.
F. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk,
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift
and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision and distance vision.
G. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside
weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical
parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and
toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.