Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
PHOTOCOPYING MACHINE OPERATOR
Pay Grade B02
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, operates photocopy machines and various auxiliary printing equipment to reproduce quick copies and cut, paste, fold, laminate, and assemble printed materials. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Printer II in that Photocopying Machine Operator operates photocopy machines to reproduce printed materials, while Printer II operates large and complex presses and printing equipment to produce printed materials.
There is a Lead Photocopying Machine Operator who in addition to the regular Photocopying Machine Operator duties, is responsible for assigning duties and directing employees in the performance of their work under the supervision of his/her immediate supervisor with whom he/she shall consult in all matters affecting such work. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
This classification belongs to TCU Family Group H - Reproduction. |
Supervised by: Printing Services Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Operates Xerox Docutech 6115, Xerox Engineering 3060, Document Centre 490, Docu Color 2045 photocopy equipment and Digi Path Scanner to reproduce forms, bulletins, charts, graphs, reports, and other printed materials
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Monitors number of copies made and corrects paper jamming problems
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Adjusts machines for paper size, printing intensity, and desired number of copies
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Periodically adds paper and changes stapling wire
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Replenishes toner, cleans glass, and performs routine maintenance on photocopying equipment
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Cuts and pastes scheduling material (routes, summaries, and paddles) for printing
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Hand jogs printed and unprinted pieces of paper
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Uses cutting, folding, industrial three-hole drilling, industrial stitching, strapping, laminating, spiral binding equipment and velo binding machines to finish product according to customer’s request and assemble, wrap, and ship printed materials
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Functions and operation of high speed photocopying and simple bindery equipment
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Safety rules for print shops
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Ability to:
- Operate and maintain high speed photocopying machines
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Operate spiral binding, tying small cutting, and laminating machines
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Follow verbal and written instructions
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Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
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Plan and complete work according to established priorities
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Proofread work and identify errors
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Tolerate noisy working conditions
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Stand for extended periods of time
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Communicate effectively with others
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the PHOTOCOPYING MACHINE OPERATOR position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Six months' experience operating high speed photocopying machines and simple bindery equipment
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Special Conditions
- Must wear approved safety equipment and shoes during performance of duties
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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 5/3/1995
Date Last Revised: 2/6/2009
TCU: 0995A