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LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR CITY OF COLTON Page 1 of 3 CITY OF COLTON LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Wastewater Utilities Manager and the Wastewater Utilities Supervisor, directs, coordinates and supervises the activities and operations of Wastewater Operators; coordinates daily activities of operation teams, schedules and assigns daily job assignments in accordance with the Wastewater Supervisor; and provides supervisory and technical support to the Wastewater operation crews. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Lead Wastewater Operator is the lead position class responsible for the daily operations and assignments of all operation work crews, acts as a technical resource to operators, and performs the complex and more difficult repairs and operations in the Wastewater Utilities Division. This classification is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator R classification by the performance of the supervisory and complex technical duties associated with the Wastewater Utility Division. Incumbents may be required to work holidays, evenings, and weekends and be on-call for 24 hour shifts as needed. Note: Incumbents in this classification are subject to the Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements of the Department of Transportation. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises direct and functional supervision over operations staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Accepts supervisory and lead worker responsibility for activities, operations and services of the Wastewater Utilities Division including daily operations and major facility equipment maintenance and repair tasks including the operation of heavy equipment. • Plans, coordinates and reviews the work of others assigned to daily projects and responsibilities; provides technical direction to maintenance and operation staff. • Provides orientation and training to subordinate personnel; participates in the hiring of new personnel and evaluation of current personnel; identifies and reports staff deficiencies; recommends discipline procedures as required. • Analyzes and evaluates in-house laboratory results, data and procedures and takes corrective action as appropriate; develops new laboratory procedures and may perform laboratory duties. • Operates personal computer, keeps daily records and produces narrative and statistical reports. • Makes recommendations regarding equipment purchasing, upgrades and construction and provides cost estimates as assigned. • Serves as a resource for the Operation Division; coordinates divisional activities with other divisions; provide information and resources to Division Manager as is appropriate. • Performs other related duties as required.