Employment Application

email application to: nrobinson@staffordnj.gov

Licensed Operator for Water and Sewer Utility

Qualifications: 

At least three years of experience as an Operator or laborer for a water and sewer utility operation (public or private) of similar type and size to the Township of Stafford’s system.  

a.       The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position.

b.      At the time of appointment as an Operator, must hold currently valid State NJDEP licenses including licenses at the following minimum levels: for Water Treatment (T-1), Water Distribution (W-1), and Sewer Collection (C-1).  The Director at his/her discretion may allow an employee up to 18 months from the employee’s date of hire to obtain the required licenses.   Once the required licenses have been obtained, failure to maintain the above-cited licenses during employment shall constitute immediate grounds for dismissal.

c.        Successful completion of a background check including credit check, criminal history check, drivers license check, and post offer/pre-employment physical including drug screening.

d.      Some experience in the field of operation of water and sewer utility operations and employees, preferably in the State of New Jersey.

e.     The ability to perform work expeditiously under a variety of circumstances.

f.      The ability to take direction and carry out job assignments from the Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent.

g.      A valid New Jersey Driver’s License and CDL is required.         

1.     Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Daily inspection of all water and sewer facilities.
2. Performance of any and all required daily monitoring tests.
3. Completion of all daily logs and reports.
4. Prompt reporting of all problems/deficiencies to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.
5. Repair of pumps, motors, and other equipment as necessary.
6. Performance of any and all manual field work as assigned and that may be necessary including excavation of ditch areas, installation of pipe and fittings, installation of meter pits, valves etc.
7. Following proper training, operation of equipment such as the sewer jet, compressor, jack hammer, hand tools and safety equipment.
8. Fulfill “on call” responsibilities as directed and scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
9. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

This is a description of the way the job is to be performed; it does not preclude the potential for accommodation.

OVERALL STRENGTH DEMANDS:      HIGH

Physical Demands:

 1. Vision:  For most tasks, driving, operating equipment.

 2. Sitting:   Driving and other tasks

 3. Hearing:   Communicating with employees and public.

 4. Fine Dexterity:  Operating equipment.

 5. Handling:  For most tasks.

 6. Lifting and Carrying:  Field work, moving supplies, unloading trucks.

7.     Bending and Twisting:  Field work and physical labor.

8.     Standing/Walking:  Field work and physical labor.

 9. Talking:  For communicating with employees and public.

10. Pushing/Pulling:  Field work and physical labor.

11. Crouching/Bending: Field work, labor, etc.

12. Balancing:  Carrying supplies, debris.

13. Reaching:  Field work, moving supplies, physical labor.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Extreme Heat                        F                                  Change in Temperature       F

Extreme Cold                        F                                  Wetness / Humidity               F

Noise                                       F                                  Potential Phys. Abuse           O

Fumes/Gases                          F                                  Chemical Contact                 F

Dangerous Conditions          O                                 Dust                                        F

Vibration                                F