7L03
PHOTOGRAPHIC SCANNER OPERATOR

This is semi-skilled work in the operation of scanning equipment for photographic reproduction. Employees are responsible for operating high-speed scanners to reproduce documents and for proofing scanned documents. Work involves light physical activity and is performed under the close supervision of an administrative superior.

• The position must be responsible for reproducing records, charts, drawings, maps, blueprints, documents and/or books.
• The position must operate scanning equipment for photographic reproduction.

• Operates a high speed scanner in the reproduction of records, charts, drawings, maps, documents and books; makes labels and place them correctly on each page to be scanned; loads scanner and scan documents; adjusts scanner for proper focus and exposure time; examines documents after scanning for unclear images; correct unclear images by viewing log and bar codes and re-keying in documents by numbers and control scanning process to insure reproduction of clear images.
• Operates a high-speed scanner to reproduce drawings and plans which makes contact prints, tone enlargements, reduced prints and scale changes.
• Operates related photographic equipment such as an Engineering Printer or Digital Copier to reproduce line drawings and blueprint tracings.
• Select desired paper size; remove staples from documents before scanning; after scanning, perform stapling and binding of sheets and other finishing work.
• Maintains log books of the work assigned for the day and the work completed by each operator.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the methods and materials used in the operation of scanning equipment
SKILL IN:
• the operation and minor maintenance of scanning equipment
ABILITY TO:
• use small tools and instruments
• maintain production standards and work flow
• operate, clean and make minor adjustments to scanning equipment
• understand and follow oral and written instructions

EDUCATION
• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
• Six months of general clerical or laboring experience.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
• Six months of experience in the operation of scanners or other photographic reproduction equipment.

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.