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CITY OF MCALESTER

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: WATER PLANT LAB TECH

PAY RANGE: \$16.86 TO \$19.38/hr. (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)

DUTIES: See Attached Job Description

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be picked up from City Hall,

or completed online at cityofmcalester.com under the JOBS tab.

OPENING DATE: January 26, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

The City of McAlester is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

CITY OF MCALESTER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: WATER PLANT LAB TECHNICIAN

DUTIES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The essential function of the position within the organization is to ensure the City water supply is

safe for drinking.

PRIMARY DUTIES: This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. Employees

may be assigned additional duties by management as required.

Performs all tests associated with drinking water.

Performs chemical examinations of untreated raw and treated potable water for pH, turbidity,

chlorine, residual, total organic carbon and other water examination tests.

Order lab chemicals, equipment and merchandise for lab and plant operators.

Operate water plant as needed including backwashing filters, adjusting chemical dosage rates,

etc.

Maintains records of all tests performed and keeps logs of plant operations.

Records readings from meters and gauges.

Takes samples of water for testing.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

DATA RESPONSIBILITY: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and

conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental

creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral

verbalizations.

Collects, classifies, and formats data or information.

PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITY: People Responsibility refers to individuals who have contact with

or are influenced by the position.

Gives information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task

accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

ASSETS RESPONSIBILITY: Assets Responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving

economies or preventing loss within the organization.

Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing

moderate losses through the management or handling of supplies of high value or moderate

amounts of money.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mathematics deals with quantities, magnitudes, and

forms and their relationships and attributes by the use of numbers and symbols.

Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving

circumferences, areas, and volumes and/or computing laboratory formulas, and chemical

dosage rates.

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Communications involves the ability to read, write,

and speak.

Reads routine sentences or instructions; writes routine sentences and completes routine work

forms; speaks routine sentences using standard grammar.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Complexity of Work addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity,

creativity, and concentration required by the position and the presence of any unusual pressures.

Performs semi-routine work following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal

attention for accurate results.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS: Impact of Decisions refers to consequences such as damage to

property, loss of data or property, exposure of the organization to legal liability, or injury or death

to individuals.

Makes decisions with moderate impact and may affect public health and safety.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Equipment Usage refers to inanimate objects such as substances,

materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, or products. A thing is tangible and has shape,

form, and other physical characteristics.

Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding

attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items.

SAFETY OF OTHERS: Safety of Others refers to the responsibility for other peoples safety,

either inherent in the job or to assure the safety of the general public.

Requires moderate responsibility for the safety and health of