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Home My WebLink About20070116 - VI-09 V-9 MEMO To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Tom Montgomery Date: January 11,2007 Re: Approve Public Works Electrician Position and Authorize Filling Position Council is requested to approve the enclosed Public Works Electrician Position and authorize staff to fill this position. When Street Superintendent Cal Ruedy retired in May of2006, the Public Works budget called for filling this vacancy with a Maintenance II Operator. However, after discussions with Public Works operators and supervisors, 1 am recommending that the vacancy be filled by an electrician instead of a maintenance operator. Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 600 decorative street lights, including the trail lights Xcel Energy has turned back to the City, and an increasing number of motors, pumps and controls from the City's six wells, seven sanitary sewer lift stations, hydroelectric plant and the new water treatment plant currently under construction. The proposed electrician position would amount to an incremental payroll cost increase of about $11,000 over a Maintenance II Operator position. The 2007 Public Works budget includes funding for the electrician position. The Administration Committee met on January lOth and unanimously recommended approval of creating the Electrician position and approving the job description. cITY' OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Electrician/Operator Department: Public Works--Maintenance Reports To: Public Works Superintendent Exempt: No Normal Shift: 7:00-3:00 p.m. Approved by City Council: Summary This is a non-exempt union position responsible for electrical maintenance of the City's street light system, seven sanitary sewer lift stations, six well pumphouses, a storm sewer pump station, a water treatment plant, and a twin turbine 4.0 MW hydroelectric plant. This position will also perform light equipment operator and utility maintenance operator duties as per the direction of the Public Works Superintendent. Essential Duties & Responsibilities . Maintains the City's street light system, including replacing fixtures, relamping, rewiring poles as needed, connecting and disconnecting poles from electrical circuits, installing conduit and pull boxes, maintaining feedpoints, fusing, and photoelectric and mechanical controls. . Services and repairs pumps, motors, starters, control systems, and various other types of electrical equipment and apparatus related to the City's sanitary sewer lifts stations, well pumphouses, storm sewer pump station, water treatment plant and hydroelectric plant. . Tests, locates and repairs trouble in electrical circuits and equipment. . Trains and supervises the work of helpers. . Signs applications for electrical permits for work performed or performed by helpers under supervision. . Assists with sanitary sewer and water systems maintenance as directed. . Operates light equipment and assists and street and storm sewer maintenance as directed. . Regular attendance is required. . Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated. KNOWLEDGE, SK/LLS & ABILITIES . Considerable knowledge of the facts and methods of the electrical trade . Considerable ability to read and interpret electrical plans and diagrams, building codes and blueprints. . Considerable ability to exercise judgment in the selection of proper tools methods, and equipment. . Considerable skill on the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment. . Working ability to perform work involving considerable standing, bending and stooping, often in close quarters. . Able to learn the operation of different types of light equipment, including 5 ton trucks and aerial lifts. Criteria to Qualify for this Position . Graduation from high school or GED . Valid drivers license with Minnesota driving privileges and a good driving record . Minnesota Class A Master Electrician license . Good verbal and written English communication skills. . Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with both co-workers and the public. . Regular attendance is required. Desired Qualifications . Five or more years of experience maintaining pumps, motors, starters and controls for municipal utility systems. . Possession of a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) ComDetencies Common to All City Positions: . Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all departmental and applicable City policies and procedures in order to comply with such policies and procedures. . Demonstration, by personal example, of the service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff. . Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible. . Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities. . Represent the City of Hastings in a professional manner to the general public and outside contacts and constituencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to drive, sit, talk and/or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The worl< 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. Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy and may occasionally be loud. The temperatures in the work environment may vary from very hot to very cold. Supervision of Others: This position is generally not responsible for any regular direct supervision of other employees. Employee Initials: Date: Supervisor! Dept. Head Initials: Date: CAlACA initials: Date: 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. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. ApPLICATION MATERIALS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 651-480-2350 OR FROM THE CITY OF HASTINGS WEBSITE AT WWW.CI.HASTINGS.MN.US. A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR, 101 FOURTH STREET EAST, HASTINGS, MN 55033 FOR CONSIDERATION. ApPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THAT DEMONSTRATES PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. THE CITY OF HASTINGS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Posted: Closing Date: