SEWAGE PLANT REPAIRER

 DEFINITION

 Under  direction, makes repairs to pumps and other machinery  and
 equipment of a sewage treatment plant; does other related  duties
 as required.

 NOTE: The definition and 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:

 Lubricates  machinery  and  equipment utilizing  hand  and  power
 operated greasing equipment.

 Adjusts  belts,  gears,  and  related  systems  in  accord   with
 manufacturer's specifications.

 Checks oil and lubricant level regularly and adds correct type of
 oil or lubricant as needed.

 Performs   routine   examinations  and   adjusts   equipment   to
 manufacturer's specifications accordingly.

 Makes  routine and complex repairs to sewage disposal  mechanical
 equipment including replacement of washers, gaskets, and packing,
 and   makes  complex  repairs  to  sewage  pipe  lines  including
 replacement of valves, fittings, and pipe sections.

 Makes   general   repairs  to  buildings   including   carpentry,
 replacement  of  broken  windows, repair of  concrete  and  other
 walks, and painting of walls, window screens, and storm sashes.

 Repairs,   adjusts,  regulates,  and  maintains   chemical   feed
 machines,  chlorinators, sludge digestion pumps, flowmeters,  and
 other mechanical equipment.

 Helps  clean bar screens, removes sludge from drying beds, cleans
 and  adjusts filter bed spraying nozzles, disposes of waste,  and
 maintains the area in a clean, sanitary condition.

 Obtains,  stores, safeguards, and properly uses tools, equipment,
 materials, and supplies.

 Keeps essential records of repairs made, time spent, and costs.

 May  operate  sewage  treatment equipment  to  control  flow  and
 processing  of  sewage  in  addition to performing  sewage  plant
 repair duties.

 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:
 One (1) year of experience in work involving the maintenance and repair
 of  a variety of complex industrial mechanical equipment such  as
 pumps,  compressors, hydraulic or flow valves, instrument control
 panels, generators, electric motors, and piping systems.


      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 problems and procedures involved in making  repairs
 to sewage disposal pumps, equipment, and machinery.

 Knowledge of procedures used in repairing, adjusting, regulating,
 and  maintaining chemical feed machines and chlorinators,  sludge
 digestion   pumps,   flowmeters,  and  other   sewage   treatment
 mechanical equipment.

 Knowledge of performing preventative maintenance tasks.

 Knowledge of methods used in cleaning sewage screens and beds.

 Knowledge of the skilled use and care of needed tools, materials,
 and supplies.

 Ability   to  repair,  maintain,  and  operate  sewage  treatment
 mechanical equipment.

 Ability to diagnose motor troubles and overhaul motors.

 Ability to change oil and lubricate motors.

 Ability to rebuild motors and clean and wash equipment.

 Ability to work harmoniously with others.

 Ability to perform complex mechanical and manual operations.

 Ability to keep essential records and files.

 Ability  to  learn 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 the 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 the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   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
03677
L
C
  
N/A
03
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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.

 08/04/2011