Description SummaryThe current vacancy is at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, provides lead direction to assigned utility maintenance personnel; sets priorities and directs the work of assigned staff on a project or day-to-day basis; performs routine to complex utility maintenance and repair work; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction and training over assigned staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level in the utility maintenance series that performs the most complex duties required to ensure that water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities and systems. This class is distinguished from the Utility Maintenance Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class in the series responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising and reviewing the work of assigned staff involved in utility maintenance operations.
Expectation of Job DutiesManagement reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
Ability to:
RequirementsAny combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
License:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in water and/or wastewater treatment plants and related facilities; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines and to climb and descend ladders, and operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to read gauges and identify appurtenances; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work primarily indoors and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures..
THE SELECTION PROCESS
All applications received are screened to determine which applicants most closely match the desired education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the position. Applicants will receive email (when provided on application) or written notification of the results of the screening process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not necessarily guaranteed advancement to the examination process, as only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board examination tentatively to be held on 11/15/2018. The Department Head [and/or designee(s)] will interview the top six (6) candidates from the examination process. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, and grant positions. The City reserves the right to extend the final filing date as necessary.
BENEFITS
New CalPERS members or previous CalPERS members with a break in service of 6 calendar months or greater(2% @ 62) – The current 6.25% employee contribution is paid by the employee. The employee contribution will change each fiscal year to be at least 50% of the normal cost rate as determined by PERS.
NOTE: Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security. When you retire you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, your pension may affect the amount of Social Security benefits you may receive. For more information go to www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945.
Medical
The City’s workers’ compensation coverage is self-funded. Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents is provided through Teamsters. An agreed portion of the health insurance premium is paid by the City; the remainder is paid by the employee. If eligible, the City’s payment includes contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for those employees electing medical and prescription coverage.
Sick Leave
Sick Leave is accrued at 1 day per month with no limit. Six days of Family Sick Leave are also allowed per fiscal year and are deducted from employee’s accrued Sick Leave. An employee may be allowed Family Death Leave up to 3 days per incident. This is not accruable.
Holidays
The City pays for 10 fixed holidays per year, in addition to 3 floating holidays.
Life Insurance
The City pays the premium on a $5,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees, including eligible dependent coverage at $1,000 each.
Other Benefits
Other benefits include optional participation in deferred compensation plans, City-paid membership in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and eligible dependents, free membership at the Adorni Recreation Center and discounted membership for spouse and dependent children, an educational reimbursement program and optional participation in supplemental health coverage through AFLAC.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov
Agency
Senior Utility Worker – WWTP Supplimental Questionnaire
* 1. This position involves working in and around untreated wastewater, working in confined spaces, working outdoors in all weather conditions, working at heights, and other duties that are not always considered pleasant. Please describe your experience with these types of Utility Worker duties.
* 2.Please list any training classes or workshops related to the water and wastewater industries that you have completed.
* 3. Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays, after hours, call-out etc., depending on your assigned work schedule?
* Required Question