1848RESOLUTION NO. ~ 4
A RESOLUTION TO CREATE WITHIN THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES THE
POSITION OF WATER OPERATOR CLASS 1 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Utility Commission has considered and approved the creation of the position
of Water Operator Class 1 for the West Memphis Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the salary for the position of Water Operator Class 1 for the West Memphis
Utilities has been appropriated in the present budget at the rate of compensation of a Grade 12 on the
current non-uniform pay scale; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish within the West Memphis Utilities the
position of Water Operator Class 1 at the rate of compensation of a Grade 12 on the current non-
uniform pay scale;
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
Operator Class 1 which shall be at the rate of compensation of a Grade 12 on the current non-uniform
pay scale.
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 All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to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.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILL A, CITY CLERK RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
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Rev. 4-17-06
Water Operator Grade 1
Water Department
Job Description
A. Definition
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor. Responsible for the safe and
efficient operation of various types of construction equipment in the construction
and maintenance of the water system.
B. Typical Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist in maintenance of water and storage tanks (five).
2. Assist in maintenance of wells (six).
3. Assist in maintenance of distribution high lift pumps.
4. Assist in maintenance of the water treatment plant.
5. Assist in maintenance of water distribution system, such as, check leaks,
check and repair bad order meters, repair fire hydrants, maintenance of
water lines.
6. Any other duties as assigned.
C. Supervision Received and Given
Oral instructions aze received from Water Distribution Operator or Assistant
Distribution Operator. No supervisory responsibilities.
D. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
1. Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Obtain a Distribution 1 license.
3. Commercial Driver's License.
E. Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and
memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and
other employees of the organization.
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Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step
instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or
no variables.
F. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here aze 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 heaz. The employee frequently is required to walk,
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regulazly 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 chazacteristics 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 regulazly 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.