SENIOR SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction takes the lead over other operators and operates,
 adjusts, and regulates sewage plant pumps, valves, and other
 equipment, takes periodic readings of relevant gauges, and may
 conduct routine standardized tests on sewage samples; does other
 related duties.

 NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Takes the lead in a unit and operates, adjusts, and regulates
 chemical feed machines, sludge digestion pumps, flowmeters,
 valves, and other equipment.

 Checks and adjusts the flow and levels in varied tanks and sludge
 chambers.

 Takes periodic readings of relevant gauges and records these
 readings.

 Opens and closes appropriate valves.

 Maintains proper liquid levels in pressure accumulators.

 Reads and checks gas meters and regulates gas cocks.

 Operates, adjusts, and regulates chlorinators.

 Operates sewage plant incinerator.

 May perform routine tests on samples taken from portion of sewage
 passing through the plant.

 Maintains the working area in a clean/sanitary condition.

 Packs pump and maintain proper flow in sedimentation tanks.

 Periodically inspects plant and equipment for malfunctions and
 needed repairs, performs minor repairs, and lubricates machines
 and equipment.

 May maintain and prepare all equipment and paraphernalia
 necessary for performance of tests to sewage samples.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of experience in operating, adjusting,
 regulating, repairing, and maintaining pumps, valves, electric
 motors, and other electrical and mechanical equipment of the 
 type used in a sewage treatment plant.

 LICENSE:

           Appointees may be required to possess a current and valid
Public Wastewater Systems Operator License and/or a Public Water
Treatment System Operator License of the appropriate class issued
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's
 license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,
 rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of procedures used in operating, adjusting, and
 regulating sewage plant pumps, valves, and other equipment.

 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 directions.

 Ability to inspect equipment for malfunctions and perform minor
 repairs.

 Ability to interpret readings on various gauges and meters.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
 or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03578
L
C
  
N/A
06
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 11/04/2011