WATER PRODUCTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: One-year experience in the operation and maintenance of water production systems and/or treatment plants. Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in water treatment methods and practices.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid, Class C California motor vehicle operator's license and a satisfactory driving record are required at the time of appointment and as a continuing condition of employment. Possession of a valid California Class B license is preferred. A California State Department of Health, Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certificate is required at time of appointment. T3 Certificate highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Requires some physical effort including bending, stooping, climbing and lifting items weighing 20-100 lbs. Tasks are occasionally performed in inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the construction, maintenance and operation of water production systems;
• Control panels and basic electrical circuit controls;
• Occupational hazards;
• accepted safety standards and precautions necessary in the workplace;
• Basic laboratory methods;
• Principles and methods of hydraulics.

Supplemental Information

• Holidays: 116 hours of paid holidays per year.
• Vacation: 80 hours of vacation each year plus eight additional hours for each year served beginning with the employee's sixth anniversary to a maximum of 200 hours per year.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave. Cash out and reimbursement options are available with restrictions. Automatic enrollment in catastrophic leave bank.
• Medical Insurance: The City contributes up to $1,450/mo toward medical insurance for employees, eligible dependents and retirees. Employees have a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from. Those who waive City-paid medical coverage & present proof of insurance in a non-City employee's health insurance plan will receive $300/mo. cash in lieu.
• Dental Insurance: The City contributes up to $100/mo toward dental insurance for the employee & eligible dependents.
• Vision Insurance: The City contributes up to $30/mo toward vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents.
• Lifetime Insurance: The City provides a $100,000 life insurance policy. Additional life insurance is available.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: The City pays the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee.
• Retirement: Employees are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System at, 2.7%@55 (Classic), single highest year or 2%@62 (PEPRA), three average years, as determined by PEPRA. Classic members pay the full 8% and new members pay 7.25% of the employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security System, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and consultation services for family, stress, financial and legal issues.
• Medicare: Employees pay the mandatory 1.45% contribution.
• Credit Union: F & A Credit Union is available to employees.
• Deferred Compensation: Available to all employees who wish to participate. The City contributes up to $50 per pay period for enrolled employees.
• Bilingual Pay: $50.00/month for the ability to speak a qualified second language. An additional $100.00/month available for the ability to translate documents in a qualified second language.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Those who have passed probation are eligible for reimbursement up to $3,500 annually for approved courses & books at Cal-State LA University tuition rates.
• Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace: It is the policy of the City of Monterey Park to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants for City employment are expected to comply.
• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: In compliance with IRCA of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.