Common use of LANGUAGE SKILLS Clause in Contracts

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to respond in a timely manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. Ability to work closely with others in technical matters, ability to maintain a sense of control under pressure of emergency conditions and be able to work in small groups where teamwork is essential in maintaining the accuracy of work. Must be able to speak, understand and comprehend the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic mathematical skills as related to the water industry. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications and schematics. Ability to effectively present information to management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Good physical health. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, xxxxxx or crawl, talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal eyesight with or without glasses. The individual must be capable of long periods of sitting, standing or walking associated with office or field conditions. Must be able to work in confined areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, traffic, unsafe conditions on customer premises, open excavations, moving machinery, working in high places, explosive gas, poisonous gas, poisonous plants and/or insects while in the field. I have read and understand my position description. EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE DATE Position Title: Water Distribution Leader Operator Department: Utilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to respond in a timely manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability Assists others in technical matters, ability to work closely with others in technical mattersothers, ability to maintain a sense of control under pressure of emergency conditions and be able to work in small groups where teamwork is essential in maintaining the accuracy of work. Must be able to speak, understand and comprehend the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic mathematical skills as related to the water industry. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications and schematics. Ability to effectively present information to management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Good physical health. 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. Good physical health. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, ; climb or balance, ; stoop, kneel, xxxxxx or crawl, talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal eyesight with or without glasses. The individual must be capable of long periods of sitting, standing or walking associated with office or field conditions. Must be able to work in confined areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, traffic, unsafe conditions on customer premises, open excavations, moving machinery, working in high places, explosive gas, poisonous gas, poisonous plants and/or insects while in the field. I have read and understand my position description. EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE DATE Position Title: Water Distribution Leader Operator Laboratory Technician Department: Utilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to respond in a timely manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to work closely with others in technical matters, ability to maintain a sense of control under pressure of emergency conditions and be able to work in small groups where teamwork is essential in maintaining the accuracy of work. Must be able to speak, understand and comprehend the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic mathematical skills as related to the water industry. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read and interpret basic plans, drawings, specifications and schematics. Ability to effectively present information to management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Good physical health. 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. Good physical health. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, xxxxxx or crawl, talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal eyesight with or without glasses. The individual must be capable of long periods of sitting, standing or walking associated with office or field conditions. Must be able to work in confined areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, traffic, unsafe conditions on customer premises, open excavations, moving machinery, working in high places, explosive gas, poisonous gas, poisonous plants and/or insects while in the field. I have read and understand my position description. EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE DATE Position Title: Water Distribution Leader Level II Operator Department: UtilitiesUtilities Section: Water Division Reports to: Water Distribution Leader or Designee Union: United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved By: Local 9411-00/Mayor and Council Approved Date: May 24, 2010 SUMMARY The Water Distribution Level II Operator, under the direct supervision of the Water Distribution Leader or designee, may be required to work alone. The Water Distribution Junior has a basic knowledge of the water distribution system and is able to install and maintain sewer and water services. The Water Distribution Level II Operator assists the Water Distribution Level III Operator and may be required to instruct and direct the Water Distribution Level I Operator. May be assigned to assist other Utilities Department sections. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to respond in a timely manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to work closely with others others, assist in technical matters, ability to maintain a sense of control under pressure of emergency conditions and be able to work in small groups where teamwork is essential in maintaining the accuracy of work. Must be able to speak, understand and comprehend the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic mathematical mechanical skills as related to the water industry. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications specifications, wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to effectively present information to management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Good physical health. 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. Good physical health. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, xxxxxx or crawl, talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal eyesight with or without glasses. The individual must be capable of long periods of sitting, standing or walking associated with office or field conditions. Must be able to work in confined areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, traffic, unsafe conditions on customer premises, open excavationsdogs, moving machineryelectrical shock, working in high placessnow, explosive gasice, removing and replacing manhole covers. May be exposed to poisonous gas, poisonous plants and/or insects while in the fieldplants. I have read and understand my position description. EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE DATE Position Title: Water Distribution Meter and Service Technician Leader Operator Department: Utilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to respond in a timely manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to work closely with others others, assists in technical matters, ability to maintain a sense of control under pressure of emergency conditions and be able to work in small groups where teamwork is essential in maintaining the accuracy of work. Must be able to speak, understand and comprehend the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic mathematical skills as related to the water industry. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications and schematics. Ability to effectively present information to management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Good physical health. 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. Good physical health. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, xxxxxx or crawl, talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal eyesight with or without glasses. The individual must be capable of long periods of sitting, standing or walking associated with office or field conditions. Must be able to work in confined areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, traffic, unsafe conditions on customer premises, open excavationsdogs, moving machineryelectrical shock, working in high placessnow, explosive gasice, poisonous gas, poisonous plants and/or insects while in the fieldremoving and replacing manhole covers. May be exposed to poison ivy. I have read and understand my position description. EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE DATE Position TitleDescription: Water Distribution Leader Pollution Abatement Facility Level I Operator Department: UtilitiesUtilities Section: Pollution Abatement Facility Reports To: Chief Plant Operator, Pollution Abatement Facility or designee Union: United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved By: Local 9411-00/Mayor and Council Approval Date: Upon execution of contract SUMMARY The Pollution Abatement Facility Level I Operator, under the direct supervision of the Chief Plant Operator, Pollution Abatement Facility or designee, assists higher classification personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Pollution Abatement Facility and all lift and ejector stations. The Pollution Abatement Facility Level I Operator learns the proper operation and maintenance of all the PAF buildings and equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES