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Job Specification

 SEWER REPAIRER 2 / WATER REPAIRER 2

 SEWER REPAIRER 2
 
 DEFINITION
 
 Under direction, performs the more difficult work involved in the
 maintenance and repair of sewers and sewer equipment, and in 
 clearing stoppages in main line and home sewer connections and/or 
 takes the lead in a unit; does other related duties as required.

 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:

 Performs the more difficult tasks and/or takes the lead in a unit 
 in tasks involved in cleaning storm water and sewer catch basins.

 Repairs broken sewer lines.

 Replaces worn parts.

 Installs new sewer pipe.

 May take the lead in a sewer maintenance unit and/or perform 
 the more difficult work involving the clearing of stoppages.

 Enters homes and locates sewer drains.

 Inserts wire probes or pressure hoses designed to  clear 
 stoppages in home sewer line connections.

 Operates sump pumps to clear flooded basements of water.

 Enters main sewers and inserts sewer rodding lines or 
 pressure hoses.

 Clears home sewer connections or main sewer stoppages.

 Operates sewer rodding or sewer dragging equipment.

 Operates sewer equipment such as a sewer rodder, 
 roto rooter, jetter and other small mechanical equipment.

 Operates other motor vehicles when required.

 Checks, services, and assists in making minor and emergency
 adjustments and repairs in the field and in the repair shop.

 Occasionally or incidentally performs manual and unskilled
 laboring work.

 Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.

 May assist in supervision of lower level repairers.

 Keeps simple records.

 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 sewer installation or repair 
 work and/or in varied plumbing work and/or in the operation 
 and maintenance of sewer maintenance equipment.

 LICENSE:
 
 Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial 
 Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the 
 class and type of vehicle being operated.

 NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess
 the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class
 and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing
 Authority.

 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 methods of repairing sewers.

 Knowledge of methods and procedures used in locating and 
 clearing sewer stoppages.

 Knowledge of varied types of repair materials and their uses.

 Knowledge of the operation of sewers and methods of 
 cleaning them.

 Knowledge of the methods of installing sewer pipes and lines.
 
 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 directions.

 Ability to analyze problems involving the operation of sewer
 maintenance equipment.

 Ability to organize and carry out fairly complex work projects.

 Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and 
 from demonstrations.

 Ability to perform  manual  labor tasks as required.

 Ability to perform routine, though sometimes complex, 
 mechanical operations.

 Ability to safely and efficiently operate sewer maintenance 
 equipment.    

 Ability to take the lead over lower level repairers.

 Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and use needed equipment,
 materials and supplies.

 Ability to keep simple records.

 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, or 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
    
 CODE:  03585   10/8/2011
 
 WATER REPAIRER 2

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs the more difficult and responsible
 work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of
 water mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, pipes, and other water
 service equipment and/or performs routine, repetitive, and 
 noncomplex field and office work involved in recording and 
 disseminating data concerning the water distribution system; 
 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:

 Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves,
 pumps, hydrants, and other equipment.

 Ensures that water taps are closed in work areas.

 Answers questions of other workers regarding procedures,
 policies, regulations, and instructions, and instructs them in
 specific tasks and job techniques.

 Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size
 required by placing needed sleeves and properly setting 
 valves.

 Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs 
 new parts, and reassembles hydrants.

 Replaces water valves.

 Operates an air compressor and pneumatic drill or other
 equipment.

 Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and to install 
 new pipes and mains.

 Yarns, pours, and caulks joints.

 Loads and unloads pipes and fittings.

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

 May perform fire flow tests using portable pressure 
 gauges to measure water flow at a given point.

 May locate curb stop boxes, using an electronic or magnetic 
 device, that provide access to the water valve to the customer's 
 home and line valve roadway boxes that provide access to water 
 main control valves.

 May locate customer service lines and water mains, using an 
 electronic pipe locating device.

 May operate curb stop valves and line valves.

 May measure in the field the locations of valves and other 
 water system appurtenances, and plots and inks additions 
 and corrections to water distribution system maps.

 May determine the presence and location of leaks, using a 
 mechanical or electronic device.

 May perform routine drafting and tracing work relating to the
 distribution system such as plotting detailed sheets showing 
 size and location of valves and hydrants to be installed.

 May prepare sketches of areas subject to street openings 
 for repair work by public and private agencies indicative of 
 the location of water fixtures.

 May act as liaison with contractors during installation of water 
 main extensions by verifying exact location of installation and 
 advising on needed materials such as length of pipe and type 
 of valves and fittings.

 May coordinate in the field, water system shutdowns between 
 maintenance crews and private contractors, and determines 
 what valves must be closed so as to cause minimum disturbance 
 to water users.

 May determine, exercising independent judgment, whether valve 
 can be closed and reopened without breaking and what fire 
 hydrants should be opened to most efficiently flush the system.

 May perform mathematical computations to determine volume 
 of water flow involving a mathematical formula based on pipe 
 diameter and water velocity.

 May organize  effective work methods in order to locate leaks 
 or blockages in the water distribution system.

 May use appropriate devices in order to locate underground 
 leaks.

 May inspect  the plumbing in buildings in order to locate leaks 
 due to faulty plumbing.

 May test fire hydrants with appropriate devices in order to locate
 leaks.

 May trace water leakage into buildings in order to determine source.

 May calibrate the inside of water main in order to determine the
 exact inside diameter.

 May use a Pito Rod, Pito Recorder and U Tube in order to
 calculate the quantity of flow in the main.

 May use a portable standard tester or the Pito Rod and U tube 
 in order to test meters of two inches and larger sizes.

 May set up, test and adjust recording pressure gauges.

 May use proper equipment in order to locate underground water 
 mains, various water services, curb  stops,  maingates, and
 manhole covers.

 May perform more difficult work involved in making external 
 and internal examinations of water valves and fire hydrants.  

 May remove defective parts, install new parts, and reassemble 
 valves and hydrants.

 May repair leaking gates and main.  
	
 May maintain hydrants by properly packing each unit with the 
 proper types of grease and oil.

 Will be required 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 the installation, repair, and
 maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants, and
 other water service equipment and/or in the operation of 
 water treatment plant apparatus and/or in varied plumbing 
 work.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial 
 Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the 
 class and type of vehicle being operated.

 Appointees may be required to possess a valid Public Water
 Distribution License issued by the New Jersey Department 
 of Environmental Protection.

 The following depicts the various classes and required licenses:

  W1 - 101 or more connections and less than 1501 people
  W2 - 1501 to 15000 people
  W3 - 15001 to 50000 people
  W4 - 50001 or more people

 NOTE:  Appointees who possess a higher level Water Distribution
 License than required by the facility are considered qualified.
 
 NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
 required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and 
 type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

 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 making routine and complex
 repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances.

 Knowledge of tools used in the maintenance and repair of water
 installations and of the proper use of these tools.

 Knowledge of the function of a public water distribution system.

 Knowledge of processes involved in making repairs to or extending
 water distribution systems.

 Knowledge of types and operation of various fire hydrants.

 Knowledge of types of water service installations.

 Knowledge of operation of water pressure and flow measuring 
 devices.

 Knowledge of methods used in preparing sketches and charts.

 Knowledge of methods used in reducing, enlarging, tracing, and
 lettering maps and plans.

 Knowledge of the function of a municipal water system.

 Knowledge of the equipment and processes in making inspections
 for water leaks.

 Knowledge of the proper methods of reading water pressure
 indicators.

 Knowledge of the proper procedure used in making routine 
 repairs of valves and hydrants.

 Knowledge of various types of materials used in the construction,
 maintenance and repair of water distribution systems.

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

 Ability to find and detect water leaks using proper equipment.

 Ability to find and detect underground water mains using proper
 equipment.

 Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and
 from demonstrations.

 Ability to work harmoniously with others.

 Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations,
 complete all repairs, and use specialized tools and equipment.

 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.

 CODE:  03643@    10/8/2011

 DUAL TITLE CODE:  05295