WATER REPAIRER 1
Career Family: WATER REPAIRER
Water Repairer 1 is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
Qualifying turns on 1 year of relevant experience.
How to apply
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No examThis 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 supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment; does other related duties as required.
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. Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size required by placing sleeves and setting valves. Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs new parts, and reassembles hydrants. Replaces water valves. Operates an air compressor and pneumatic drill. Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and install new pipes and mains. Yarns, pours, and caulks joints. Loads and unloads pipes and fittings. Obtains, safeguards, and uses needed equipment, tools, materials and supplies. 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 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 "OR" one (1) year of experience as a laborer in a public works department.
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. 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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of procedures used in making routine and complex repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances. Knowledge of varied types of tools used in maintenance and repair of water installations. Ability to understand, recall, and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations. Ability to work with others. Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations and remain until all repairs have been made. Ability to operate an air compressor and skillfully use other 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.
Note
The definition 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. 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.