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SEWER MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR

Code: 03684 Local Non-Competitive

Because Sewer Maintenance Inspector is non-competitive, hiring leans on your background rather than a test score: meet the requirements and apply to the agency directly.

How to apply

  • No exam
    This title is not filled by examination

    Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.

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.

Definition

Under direction, uses a television camera to inspect sewer lines and laterals for possible blockage, leakage, cracks or other damage; does other related work.

Examples of work

  • Inspects the inside of sewer lines and laterals for blockage, leakage, or signs of damage, using a remote-controlled television camera and monitor screen.
  • Notes, records and reports observations.
  • May operate sewer rodding or other sewer cleaning equipment.
  • May operate, adjust and regulate sewage plant pumps, valves and other equipment.
  • 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.

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 methods used to inspect sewer lines for blockage, leakage, cracks and other damage.
  • Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Ability to operate sewer equipment.
  • Ability to perform routine manual work.
  • Ability to recognize, note and record observations.
  • 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.