SALARY

• $85,009.

89 to $103,329.84 All Wastewater Plant Operators shall receive compensation at straight time pay when said employees are in standby status, as shown below. ~On work days 3 hours ~On non-work days 4 hours ~On observed holidays 8 hours ~Overtime work is available To be considered for this position, applicants must complete and submit an application for employment with detailed information in each section of the application: Work Experience, Education, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. In addition to submitting a detailed application, you are required to respond to the supplemental questions associated with the application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be used to help us evaluate your qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application or in lieu of detailed responses to the supplemental questions. Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Inspects, operates, and maintains the wastewater treatment facility. Assists with or is responsible for daily operational controls and monitoring of plant processes. Performs corrective and repair work on plant systems; performs general maintenance work at plant facility. Positions in this class rotate shifts. This facility is staffed seven days a week. This is a flexibly staffed class series in that I level positions are required to progress the II level with training, experience, appropriate certificates, and satisfactory performance, within specified time frames. Receives general supervision from the Wastewater Operations Supervisor.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level of the plant operator class series. Persons assigned in this class must possess a grade III Wastewater Plant Operator certificate and the ability to perform the most technical and complex duties with a high degree of independence of action and judgment. Employees in the Operator III class may be assigned to oversee the plant when necessary in the absence of higher level classifications, exercising functional and technical supervision over other plant operations personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Exercises technical supervision over less experienced staff.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Inspects plant operations daily; operates and checks the operation of wastewater equipment, such as pumps, valves, electric motors and filters; Oils, greases, and cleans equipment; Cleans, adjusts and repacks valves and pumps; Cleans and adjust bar screens and comminutors; Regulates operation of aeration tanks, including return sludge recirculation pumps transferring sludge to digester; Operates lagoons; Reads gauges and makes adjustments to operating controls in order to maintain proper condition of digesters in accordance with prescribed procedures; Maintains, operates, and adjusts chlorination/dechlorination equipment; Checks and adjusts wasting rates; Performs some lab tests and interprets results for purposes of plant control; collects samples for tests; Monitors delivery of chemicals and materials; Performs preventative maintenance and repair work on plant equipment; Maintains grounds and plant building; Checks treatment and storage ponds; Maintains safety checklists; Instructs subordinate personnel in plant operations; Sets and monitors alarm systems; maintains plant security; Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

The operation and routine maintenance of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electric motors; Basic tools, equipment and methods in maintaining stationary power equipment, pumping systems and electrical systems; Basic wastewater treatment processes and the tests used to check the effectiveness of such processes; Principles and methods of wastewater treatment, including basic microbiology, chemistry, and hydraulics as applied to wastewater treatment; Mechanics of pumps and motors; Purposes and uses of tools and equipment used in the overhaul, repair, adjustment, and modification of plant equipment; Chemical and biological tests used in monitoring wastewater treatment plant.

Ability to:

Read and interpret gauges and recording devices reflecting plant operations; Perform mechanical repairs, maintenance work, and modification to equipment used in a wastewater treatment plant; Use various mechanic's tools with skill and accuracy; Maintain and repair plant facilities and equipment; Learn standard laboratory tests; Perform lab tests in plant monitoring; Exercise sound judgment in response to operational problems; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Communicate clearly and concisely. Perform technical procedures in plant operation; Inspect plant operations and detect problems; Maintain records accurately and neatly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education :

Equivalent to the completion of high school. Completion of courses on wastewater treatment.

Experience :

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, similar in size and complexity of the City of Lodi.

License/Certificate :

Possession of a California Grade III Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. Possession of a valid California driver's license issued from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions :

Exposure to safety hazards including, fumes or odors, dust or gases, chemicals, toxic materials, oil, and a variety of mechanical machinery.

Physical Conditions :

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for standing, walking, sitting, driving, carrying, pushing, climbing, bending at waist, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling, crawling, hearing, sense of smell and sense of touch, lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds. Interested applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. For technical difficulties with your online application, please call the Neogov helpline at 855-524-5627.

Telephone:

209-333-6704. Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

Evaluation of Qualifications:

Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process.

This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE

• Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date.

Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS

• Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical.

Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING

• All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division.

Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT

• At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9
• Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SALARY

• The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement.

Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.

HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

• Holiday
• An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation
• 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave
• 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave
• Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents.

A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.

LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY

• The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

• The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.

E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.