SEWER REPAIRER SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION:
Under general direction, supervises employees engaged in cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair of storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, and other drainage facilities; 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:
Supervises assigned staff and plans, organizes, and implements projects within the unit.
Supervises cleaning of storm water, sanitary sewer and sewer catch basin.
Supervises repair of broken sewer lines and installation of new sewer pipes.
Assesses parts and ensures replacement.
Keeps records of attendance, time spent on projects, and completed work.
Obtains, stores, safeguards, and supervises the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Investigates complaints and accidents; ensures corrective action is taken.
Establishes work schedules.
Inspects work and ensures adherence to proper procedures and safety standards.
Coordinates emergency repairs.
Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) 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, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker capacity.
LICENSE:
Appointees may be required to possess a valid water and/or wastewater operator license of the appropriate class, depending on the permit level of the facility, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The appointing authority is responsible for the verification of the 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 procedures and methods used for cleaning, constructing, maintaining, and repairing sewers.
Knowledge of appropriate safety protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of various types of equipment, materials, and supplies used for sewer cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of complex mechanical and manual sewer operations.
Knowledge of methods used for cleaning, maintaining, and repairing sewers.
Knowledge of methods and procedures used to locate and clear sewer stoppages.
Knowledge of sewer pipe and line installation methods.
Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
Ability to analyze sewage operation problems.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to ensure quality standards and productivity are maintained, and work objectives are met.
Ability to perform highly complex mechanical operations.
Ability to safely operate sewer maintenance equipment.
Ability to obtain, use, store, and safeguard equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to keep records of attendance, hours, work completed, and supplies used.
Ability to learn how 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 if they can perform the 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:
