Pump Operator - Compton, United States - City of Compton, CA

City of Compton, CA

Verified Company

Compton, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, operates and maintains water wells, water storage tanks, various control valves, pressure reducing valves, vacuum valves, and related equipment and appurtenances; maintains operational and repair records; and performs other related duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Works under the general supervision of the Water Production and Distribution Supervisor; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other jobrelated requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation._
The following duties _
_ARE NOT__ intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, positionspecific duties._
Performs regular visual inspections and/or tests of all water pump station machinery, controls, and equipment.
Takes periodic readings of gauges, meters and charts, and records results in operating log book.
Performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance on pumps and electrical equipment, measures well levels, and performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs, including changing oil and lubricating well motors.
Collects water and well samples for analysis; checks valves, gates and water mains.
Flushes water mains and fire hydrants; locates water main leaks and assists with repairs.
Maintains records and logs of quantity of water produced from wells, and water that is purchased and consumed.
Maintains and cleans pump houses and grounds.
Reviews, investigates and responds to work requests and complaints.
Ensures compliance with state regulations by adding chemicals to domestic water, and takes samples as required.
Responds to emergency calls within specified time when participating in the emergency standby program.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D.

or equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience in pump operations of a water utility; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment and Grade II Water Distribution Certification issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.

EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary.

Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS

PLEASE NOTE:

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list.

All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION RECORDS

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

FRINGE BENEFITS

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.

The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); familycovered insurances: dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; deferred compensation; 4/10 work week for most classifications. _

Retirement:

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Dental:

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards the dental insurance plan.

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Health:

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly