HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 92-145RESOLUTION NO. 92-145
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRIC DATA TECHNICIAN/RELIEF
OPERATOR TO UTILITY SERVICE OPERATOR - RELIEF
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the
reclassification of Electric Data Technician/Relief Operator to Utility
Service Operator - Relief as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto,
effective August 19, 1992. This posisition will be filled by an
incumbent operator and will not require additional funding. The salary
range for this position will be the same as the Electric Data
Technician/Relief Operator position.
Dated: August 19, 1992
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92-145 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held August 19,
1992 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider
and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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CITY OF LODI August 19, 1992
UTILITY SERVICE OPERATOR - RELIEF
DEFINITION:
Under direction monitors, controls, and takes charge of the City's electric and water
distribution system as relief for Utility Service Operators I/II: directs field switching
operations; operates computer-based control systems; receives emergency calls; and
dispatches appropriate personnel. While not on relief duty, performs duties in support of
Electric Utility functions, and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a journey level class. It is distinguished from the Utility Service Operator II in that
the incumbent provides relief duty for shift operators, and performs additional duties in
support of other electric utility functions while not on relief duty.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives immediate supervision from the Utility Operations Supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Relieve Utility Service Operators on an as -needed basis.
Monitors and operates the City's electric and water distribution systems.
Operates SCADA system.
Operates mobile radio system.
Prepares switching programs, interruption reports, daily opertional reports, etc.
Receives emergency calls and dispatches appropriate personnel.
Develops, controls and dispatches switching instructions for both field and substation
switching.
Develops switching procedures for emergency service restoration.
Maintains system dispatch maps current.
Maintains various logs and records on facility operations.
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Performs general cleaning and maintenance work in order to keep facilities in a clean and
orderly condition.
Assists in training other operators.
Conducts public awareness seminars pertaining to hazards associated with electrical
systems and conservation.
Field checks electrical facilities to verify accuracy of maps, records and databases and makes
appropriate corrective field notes.
Corrects and/or develops maps, records and databases from field notes, drawings and
diagrams using computer-based equipment.
Assists in obtaining system load data and generates reports.
Operates reproduction equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Electric utility maps, schematics, diagrams and databases, materials and equipment, and
methods used in the construction maintenance and operation of electric and water distribution
systems.
Safe work practices and procedures.
English usage, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
Computers, peripheral equipment and software as applied to records and information
systems.
Ability to:
Develop, carry out and take charge of switching procedures for the City's electric and water
system.
Respond quickly in emergencies and judge situations accurately.
Dispatch appropriate personnel under normal and emergency situations.
Read and interpret various diagrams, devices and computer-generated data.
Maintain accurate records, maps and status board and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Effectively communicate via radio, telephone and in writing with other employees, agencies
and the general public.
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Ability to: (continued)
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in emergency and other work situations under
adverse conditions.
Follow oral and written directions.
Speak clearly and decisively.
Work independently.
Prepare material and conduct public presentations regarding electrical hazards/safety and
conservation.
Audit system maps, schematics, diagrams and databases.
Field check distribution system facilities to verify the accuracy of existing records, drawings
and sketches and make appropriate corrective notes.
Operate computers and peripheral equipment in areas of system dispatch and control, record-
keeping, graphics and mapping.
Maintain good housekeeping in and around the work area.
Work relief schedules with little or no prior notice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience:
One year experience as a journey level operator in electrical utility operations and dispatch,
and experience in the operation of computer systems.
Experience in water and wastewater utility systems operation and dispatch is desirable.
RESPONSE REQUIREMENT:
Must be able to meet a 20 -minute response requirement.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of the appropriate valid Driver's License from the California Department of
Motor Vehicles.
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