COMPRESSOR OPERATOR
Compressor Operator is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
What it takes is 0.5 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, drives, cleans, services, maintains and operates an air compressor and performs manual laboring work in connection with driving and operating an air compressor; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Drives a truck-mounted compressor to locations. Starts compressor, checks pressure gauges for proper pressure level. Connects pressure hoses to pneumatic drills and tampers. Provides instruction to laborers in the use of pneumatic equipment. Makes minor repairs on air compressor and related equipment.
Experience
Six (6) months of experience in the operation and maintenance of trucks and/or other maintenance and construction equipment.
License
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, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the care, maintenance and competent, safe and efficient operation of a compressor. Knowledge of the cleaning, greasing, servicing and minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Ability to analyze problems involving the operation of compressors. Ability to follow directions. Ability to learn from explanations and demonstrations. Ability to operate compressors in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to check, clean, service and complete minor and emergency repairs to equipment. 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 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.
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.