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MOTOR BROOM DRIVER / PUBLIC WORKS REPAIRER

Code: 06196 Local Non-Competitive

Motor Broom Driver / Public Works Repairer is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.

To be eligible you bring 1 year of relevant experience and a valid NJ driver's license.

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Where this title is used

Motor Broom Driver / Public Works Repairer is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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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 a motorized sweeping machine that cleans streets, parking lots, gutters and other areas to remove trash and other accumulations; does other related duties as required.

Under direction, performs routine work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of street, sewer, water, sanitation, and other public facilities and may be required to operate, check, service, and make minor repairs to trucks and other maintenance/construction equipment; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

  • Drives, operates and controls a motor broom vehicle for the purpose of cleaning streets, parking lots, gutters and other areas where trash accumulates.
  • Refills motor broom vehicle's water tank.
  • Activates rotary brushes and water spray to pick up dust and trash from paved streets.
  • Disposes of refuse in piles for later removal.
  • Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to motor broom sweeper.
  • May occasionally drive a truck and/or operate one or more types of gasoline/diesel-powered equipment.
  • May occasionally operate excavating, grading, paving, earth moving or related construction vehicles.
  • May occasionally perform manual and unskilled laboring tasks.
  • 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.
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment.
  • Removes water meters from consumers' premises.
  • Dismantles, assembles, and installs water meters.
  • Takes meter readings.
  • Maintains and makes repairs to streets, roads, and sewers.
  • Performs work involved in sweeping streets and shoveling accumulations into containers and onto trucks.
  • Loads, unloads, and applies sand and street repair materials.
  • Cuts brush and mows grass.
  • Does cold patching of damaged streets and roads.
  • Installs, paints, and maintains road and street signs.
  • Operates, checks, services, and makes minor repairs to trucks, tractors, road graders, compressors, ground hogs, grass cutters, and other street and road 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.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in driving a truck or in driving motorized lifting and moving, sweeping, excavating, grading, paving, earth moving, or related construction vehicles.

One (1) year of experience in the construction, maintenance, and/or repair of streets, sewer, water, sanitation, or other public works facilities or similar heavy construction work.

License

Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

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 New Jersey motor vehicle laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of safety and efficiency guidelines for operating a motor vehicle equipment.
  • Knowledge of the use of different sets of controls for operating motor vehicle equipment.
  • Knowledge of the adjusting, oiling, greasing and maintenance of motor vehicle equipment to ensure good working conditions.
  • Ability to follow specific oral or written instructions concerning the work assignment.
  • Ability to work without close and/or constant supervision to perform the work assignment.
  • Ability to handle different sets of controls used for operating motorized street sweeping equipment.
  • Ability to adjust, oil, grease and maintain assigned equipment.
  • Ability to sight inspect equipment for tire/brake wear and so forth to ensure safe operation to equipment.
  • Ability to learn 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 or 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 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.
  • CODE: 7/17/2019
  • This job specification is for local government use only.
  • <b>PUBLIC WORKS REPAIRER</b>
  • Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral/written directions.
  • Ability to learn quickly from oral/written directions and from demonstrations.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with others.
  • Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations and remain on the job until all repairs have been made.
  • Ability to operate and skillfully use tools/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.
  • CODE: 7/21/2015
  • <b>DUAL TITLE CODE: </b>
  • This dual title code job description is for local government use only.

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.

Satisfactory completions of a formal training program or course in the operation and maintenance of construction equipment may be substituted for the above experience.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class, weight and type of vehicle being operated.

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.

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.

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.