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UTILITY OPERATOR III Page.2 • Operates and monitors pumps,valves, and related equipment to regulate the flow of water through a treatment plant or other portions of a water distribution system; starts, adjusts and shuts down plant operations,and adjusts pumping stations and distribution system flows to meet.production and.storage requirementsand water quality.standards.. • Collects water samples and performs standardized laboratory testing, such as chlorine residual,pH,turbidity,temperature, and taste and odor, calculates chemical dosages and adjusts chemical feeders as necessary to maintain water quality. • Controls filter vessel operations;removes filters from service and performs inspections and minor repairs to filters as needed... . • Reads and interprets meters,:gauges, charts, and instruments; logs.plant operations;test results,unusual operating conditions,maintenance work performed, and related information; enters data into a computer;prepares routine and special oral and written reports as required; changes charts and inking pens as necessary. • Periodically inspects and tests motors,pumps,valves, chemical feeders, filter vessels, and related equipment;reports unusual conditions or the need for maintenance and repair of equipment,buildings and grounds. • Takes inventory of chemicals and other treatment supplies;orders chemicals according to standard procedures;receives chemicals.and supplies delivered during assigned.shift and assists.in theirsafe unloading and storage;-handles hazardous materials in accordance with safety rules and procedures. • Lubricates and makes limited repairs and adjustments to equipment;maintains the plant and operating equipment in a clean and orderly condition; assists in periodic cleaning of process, flushing of lines,.and related maintenance. • Ensures compliance with applicable rules,policies and procedures;maintains appropriate work records and documents;prepares statistical and/or analytical reports on operations as necessary. • May perform routine housekeeping tasks or supplemental painting and grounds maintenance tasks. • Operates motor vehicles, forklifts, end loaders,backhoes,hoists and other equipment in... the performance of duties. _Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers; other City employees, and the public using principles of good customerservice. • Responsible for maintaining hazardous materials and supply inventory in:an organized, clean.-and safe configuration. • Conduct dail /may/monthly, etc. inspections of the facility, including all-hazardous materials and hazardous waste.. Undated by Resolution 18-