TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment, computer and computer program systems related to Water and/or WWTP operations.
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 use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; talk and hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to crouch or crawl; and smell.
Work hours are based on seasonal conditions. Flexible work hours or shifts are possible (5-day work week) with weekend hours. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES & APPLICATION PROCESS:
Formal employment application must be submitted, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical, live-scan, background, and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States and a DMV driving record. Following appointment, a 12-month probationary period may be required as the final phase of the appointment process.
BENEFITS:
10 Vacation Days, 14 Holidays, 10 Sick Leave days, 100% Employee Only Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Cal Pers Retirement (Classic and PEPRA tiers depending on hire date) Deferred Comp City Match (Up to 4%), Aflac and Cafeteria Plan. Please view the City of Lindsay website Human Resource page for further benefit details.
Utility Operator Employee are exempt from the Utility Certification Pay.
