HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-12
RESOLUTION NO. 98-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND TITLES;
ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND TITLE FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee has previously
approved and adopted job descriptions for all of the employment positions in the City of
Ocoee; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to adopt and
approve an additional job description and title for the duties of Water Treatment Plant
Operator Trainee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1.
Authority. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida
has the authority to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the
State of Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
Section 2.
Adoption of Job Description for Water Treatment Plant
Operator Trainee. The City Commission hereby adopts and approves the job description for
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by
this reference made a part hereof.
Section 3.
Conflicts.
All Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with
this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
Section 4.
Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion
hereto.
Section 5.
Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
I sf day of S ~p rti'J1. h6IL , 1998.
APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE,
C-i
~'" ~~
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayoli
(SEAL)
For use and reliance only
by the City of Ocoee,
approved as to firrm and
legal~~ day
of ~cI . ~ , 1998.
FOLW& ~:R. D}jER ,,;1
By: ~~J! I t~
City Attorney
Approved by the Ocoee City
Commission at a meeting
held on the above date,
under Agenda Item No. err f\
2
Exhibit "A"
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE
MAJOR FUNCTION
This is specialized manual and mechanical work in operating the
water treatment plants and facilities assigned. Although the
operator has some maintenance responsibilities, those
responsibilities are secondary to the theoretical operational
control of the plant. Duties are performed on an assigned shift.
Although the Chief Water Plant Operator is responsible for
establishing operational guidelines, the operator is responsible
for gathering and recording the information upon which operational
procedures are based. Once procedures are established, the
operator performs the operational duties. Work is reviewed
through inspection and by observing the effectiveness of plant
operations through the review of shift reports and chemical
laboratory tests. Work is performed under the supervision of the
Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Changes chlorine cylinders and maintains chlorination equipment as
needed to provide adequate chlorine residual to meet State
requirements. Maintains water pressure and water levels in
storage tanks by operating pumps and valves in emergency
situations. Checks and lubricates pumps, motors, and other water
production equipment found at pumping facilities. Checks
electrical controls, resets tripped electrical circuits, and
monitors for electrical motor malfunctions. Informs Chief
Operator of machinery and equipment defects and performs necessary
maintenance and repairs. Submits material and parts list for
maintenance of equipment to Chief Operator. Keeps production
facilities clean and orderly. Reads and records a variety of
charts, meters, gauges, records, log sheets, and operating
reports. Collects samples for laboratory analysis and assists in
handling water quality complaints and environmental spills.
Performs other assigned duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledqe, Abilities, and Skills
Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and
practices of modern water treatment. Considerable knowledge of
hazards involved in water treatment and the safety requirements
for handling chlorine gas and hydrofluorosilicic acid.
Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, and public laws
pertaining to water treatment. Knowledge of the methods,
practices, and procedures in the repair and maintenance of pumps,
Adopted 9-01-98
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE
Knowledqe, Abilities, and Skills - Continued
motors, valves, chlorinators, fluoride equipment, and other
related equipment. Knowledge of chemistry and mathematics as they
apply to water treatment. Ability to prepare clear and concise
reports. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships as
necessitated by the work.
Minimum Traininq and ExPerience
Graduation from High School. Studies should have included courses
in basic mathematics and chemistry.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must obtain a Class "C" Water Plant Operator's Certificate within
two years of date of employment as a trainee. Possession of an
acceptable Florida CDL License.
NOTE: The requirement for a "C" License will be determined by the
needs of the City.
Current City Employees in a higher pay grade wishing to become a
Trainee, shall go to the Non-Trainee pay grade for this position.
Current City Employees holding other positions in the City within
the Non-Trainee pay grade for this position shall remain in that
pay grade.
Current City Employees holding other positions in the City in a
lower pay grade than the Non-Trainee pay grade for this position
shall remain in that pay grade unless the pay grade falls under
the Trainee pay grade. If the employee is under the Trainee pay
grade the employee shall be placed within the Trainee pay grade.
Adopted 9-01-98