SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR

Code: 03672@ Local Competitive

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 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 related work as required.

Examples of work

• 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 pumps and maintains 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.
• Keeps 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.

Experience

One (1) year 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, skills 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 determine whether equipment is working properly.
• Ability to understand significance of various gauges.
• 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.