SEWER REPAIR SUPERVISOR / WATER REPAIR SUPERVISOR

Code: 06707 Local Non-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 general direction, supervises employees engaged in cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair of storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, and other drainage facilities; does other related duties as required. Under direction, supervises and may work with a group of employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Supervises assigned staff and plans, organizes, and implements projects within the unit. Supervises cleaning of storm water, sanitary sewer and sewer catch basin. Supervises repair of broken sewer lines and installation of new sewer pipes. Assesses parts and ensures replacement. Keeps records of attendance, time spent on projects, and completed work. Obtains, stores, safeguards, and supervises the use of equipment, materials, and supplies. Investigates complaints and accidents; ensures corrective action is taken. Establishes work schedules. Inspects work and ensures adherence to proper procedures and safety standards. Coordinates emergency repairs. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Assists in developing a suitable work program for the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and transmission system. Assigns work to supervisors and supervises the installation of main line extensions, hydrants, gate valves, and appurtenances. Supervises lower level supervisors and others engaged in the installation, renewal, and repair of consumer's service pipes, meters, and appurtenances. Requisitions required materials and supplies and maintains a proper inventory. Supervises the preparation of clear, accurate, and informative reports. Establishes and maintains needed records and files. Reviews work orders, plans work assignments and schedules, and establishes priorities. Reviews operational reports to resolve problems, ensure minimum costs and prevent delays in completion of projects. Develops and revises standard working procedures and observes workers in order to insure compliance with standards. Initiates personnel actions, and handles other personnel matters. Assigns staff to repair and maintain water pipes, mains, valves, and hydrants and supervises their work. May ensure that the water supply is stopped where needed in work area. May set drilling machines and tap water mains to the size required by placing needed sleeves and properly setting valves. May supervise and help with routine and complex repairs of broken hydrants. May disassemble fire hydrants, remove defective parts, install new parts, and reassemble hydrants. May replace water valves. May operate the air compressor. May direct the opening of streets to locate defective water pipes and mains and the installation of new pipes. May ensure that streets are properly closed after repair work is completed. May ensure that safety precautions are taken by the crew at work and that proper procedures are taken to protect the public from injury which would result from crew repair activities. May obtains, store, safeguard, and supervise the use of equipment, tools, materials, and supplies. May supervise or work with employees engaged in various maintenance and cleaning activities. Keeps routine records of work done, time spent, and materials used. May 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

Four (4) years of experience in sewer installation or repair work and/or in varied plumbing work and/or in the operation and maintenance of sewer maintenance equipment, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker capacity. Four (4) years 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.

License

Appointees may be required to possess a valid water and/or wastewater operator license of the appropriate class, depending on the permit level of the facility, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The appointing authority is responsible for the verification of the license. 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. Appointees may be required to possess a valid Public Water Distribution License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The following depicts the various classes and required licenses: W1 - 101 or more connections and less than 1501 people W2 - 1501 to people W3 - to people W4 - or more people

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of procedures and methods used for cleaning, constructing, maintaining, and repairing sewers. Knowledge of appropriate safety protocols and procedures. Knowledge of various types of equipment, materials, and supplies used for sewer cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair. Knowledge of complex mechanical and manual sewer operations. Knowledge of methods used for cleaning, maintaining, and repairing sewers. Knowledge of methods and procedures used to locate and clear sewer stoppages. Knowledge of sewer pipe and line installation methods. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to analyze sewage operation problems. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to ensure quality standards and productivity are maintained, and work objectives are met. Ability to perform highly complex mechanical operations. Ability to safely operate sewer maintenance equipment. Ability to obtain, use, store, and safeguard equipment, materials, and supplies. Ability to keep records of attendance, hours, work completed, and supplies used. Ability to learn how 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 if they can perform the 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: 11/18/2024 This title is for local government use only. WATER REPAIR SUPERVISOR Knowledge of procedures used in making routine and complex repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances. Knowledge of methods of opening-closing streets and safety precautions relating thereto. Knowledge of varied types of tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair of water department installations, and varied uses of these tools. Knowledge of methods used in keeping routine records. Knowledge of the supervisory techniques. Ability to organize a working crew, give them assignments and instructions, assist them when difficult and unusual problems arise, and to check their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship and output are observed, and that desired objectives are achieved. Ability to work harmoniously with others. Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations and remain on the job until repairs have been made. Ability to analyze problems involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants, and water gates, and to determine an effective method of solution. Ability to operate an air compressor and skillfully use other specialized tools and equipment, and to supervise the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies. Ability to work harmoniously with associates and subordinates. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to plan and schedule water service maintenance and repair operations, and direct work processes. Ability to give suitable work assignments, instructions, and guidance to subordinate supervisors. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports on the activities of the units. 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 the 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: 10/08/2011 This title is for local government use only. DUAL TITLE CODE:

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. 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. 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. The definition and 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. Appointees may be required to attend Incident Management training within a specified timeframe as determined by the appointing authority. Such training may include but not be limited to: ICS-700 NIMS, An Introduction ICS-100 Introduction to ICS or equivalent ICS-200 Basic ICS or equivalent Appointees who possess a higher level Water Distribution License than required by the facility are considered qualified. 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. 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. 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.