UTILITY TECHNICIAN

Utilities Operator

This is the first of four levels in the Utilities Series. Under direct supervision, incumbents perform daily operation and maintenance duties of various water production, water treatment, waste collection systems, wastewater treatment plants, and lift stations.

(The duties listed below 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. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Routine maintenance including greasing and cleaning of plant equipment;
• Daily record keeping;
• Perform laboratory and field analyses;
• Reading and interpreting meters and gauges
• Routine ground maintenance
• Perform sampling and routine process control tests
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7
• Locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppage
• Assist in installing new water and sewer services.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D) and one year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement Also, the ability to obtain the following certifications within two years of hiring based on job assignment:

• Wastewater Treatment Certification Level 1
• Wastewater Collection Certification Level I
• Water Treatment Certification Level I
• Water Distribution Certification Level I
• Water Production Certification Level I

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer service principles;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Maintenance and grounds principles;
• Parish geography;

SKILLS

• Perform manual labor;
• Use applicable tools and equipment;
• Perform routine maintenance and repair activities;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Read and comprehend maps.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

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 is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; moving traffic; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

UNIFORM An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

WORK SCHEDULES Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s

VACATION Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment. SICK LEAVE Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment. OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave HOLIDAYS Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:

• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One (1) Personal Day

RETIREMENT Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.

• Supplemental Life and AD & D
  • Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000. Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

VISION A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

MAJOR MEDICAL Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.

DISCOUNTS

• Dell Computers Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
• Verizon Wireless Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
• Sprint Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
• AT&T Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales,