What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewer Construction Worker #44901101 position at Franklin County Sheriff's Office?
RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.
FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)
Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Sewer Construction Worker #44901101 (Open Competitive)
Exam Date: 11/01/2025
Final Filing Date: 10/25/2025
Incumbents to a position in this class perform construction and repair work on sewers, manholes and receivers for the city's sewer systems. Work is performed in accordance with contract plans and specifications and is reviewed by the Sewer Construction Inspector. This position differs from the position of Maintenance Assistant (Sewer Cleaning) in that incumbents must have the knowledge and skill used in construction activities. Incumbents may be on call 24 hours a day. Direct supervision is received from Sewer Maintenance Supervisor I.
Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Constructs and repairs sewers, receivers, manholes, catch basins, tunnel work, connections, etc.:
Operates air compressors, asphalt breakers, bobcat power winches, cement mixers, water pumps, gas tampers, and other equipment used in the construction or repair of sewers, manholes and receivers;
Drives truck to and from work site;
Prepares detailed reports of work performed;
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have two years of full-time experience in sewer maintenance work.
Special Requirement: Applicants must possess a current Class A or Class B New York State Drivers License at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.
Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION - Written Test..........Relative Weight 100%
EXAMINATION WILL TEST FOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES IN SUCH AREAS AS:
NOTE: The use a hand-held, battery- or solar- powered calculator is RECOMMENDED for this exam. Devices with typewriter keyboards, spell checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, cell phones or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference material. Cell phones and any other electronic devices are also prohibited.
Additional Information
Expanded Subtest Descriptions
The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication ‘General guide to Written Test’ helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm
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This written exam is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of the Civil Service Law, and the provisions of the N.Y.S. Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating and review of exams apply. (If not attached, expanded subtest descriptions may be obtained from the Civil Service office, Room 1001 City Hall.)
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(The eligible list resulting from this exam may be used to fill comparable positions.)
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Multiple Examinations Scheduled For The Same Day
If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same day as this written test, you must notify each of the local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State examination center.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXAMS notify each civil service agency to make arrangements no later than two weeks before test date. You must notify each agency with whom you have filed. For this information, notify the Department of Human Resources, Division of Civil Service, Room 1001 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 or call or come to the office.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION -
In the event of severe weather conditions on the day of the examination, please listen to the following radio/tv stations for postponement or delay in the starting time of the administration of the examination: WBEN 550, WGR 930, WWW 1400, WWKB 1520- AM RADIO; WKSE 98.5, WLKK 102.5, WTSS 107.7-FM RADIO OR WIVB-TV (CH. 4) If no such announcement is made, you must presume that the examination will be administered as scheduled.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USE OF VETERAN’S CREDITS
If you are currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, you may apply for veteran’s credits. These veteran’s credits shall be granted on a conditional basis at time of establishment of the eligible list. You will be restricted from certification using these credits until you have received an honorable discharge or release under honorable conditions. Your DD214 must be presented as proof of service during war time, before you can be certified for appointment from the eligible list
using these credits.
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Special Requirement for Appointment in School Districts and BOCES
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.
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NOTICE TO EXAM PARTICIPANTS: Additional Points Available to Children of Police Officers and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty (New Section 85-a, NYS Civil Service Law, effective 9/17/02)
On September 17, 2002, Governor Pataki signed into law a bill adding a new section 85-a to the Civil Service Law granting additional credit on civil service examinations for children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. This law is to take effect immediately.
“In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.”
Applicants claiming these points must do so in writing (you may enclose in application), indicating the name, title, relationship and place of employment of the deceased parent.
Eligibility for points will be reviewed and applicants may be required to submit additional information to verify the claim.
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Additional points available to siblings of Firefighters and Police Officers killed in the line of duty as the result of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Attack (Chapter 500, Laws of New York 2003).
For more information, check with the Department of Human Resources, Civil Service office.
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.
Our Offerings Include
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.
FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)
Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Sewer Construction Worker #44901101 (Open Competitive)
Exam Date: 11/01/2025
Final Filing Date: 10/25/2025
Incumbents to a position in this class perform construction and repair work on sewers, manholes and receivers for the city's sewer systems. Work is performed in accordance with contract plans and specifications and is reviewed by the Sewer Construction Inspector. This position differs from the position of Maintenance Assistant (Sewer Cleaning) in that incumbents must have the knowledge and skill used in construction activities. Incumbents may be on call 24 hours a day. Direct supervision is received from Sewer Maintenance Supervisor I.
Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Constructs and repairs sewers, receivers, manholes, catch basins, tunnel work, connections, etc.:
- mixes concrete and mortar;
- assists in laying brick and sewer pipe, concrete and patching;
- performs excavations, shoring, rod burning and cement finishing.
Operates air compressors, asphalt breakers, bobcat power winches, cement mixers, water pumps, gas tampers, and other equipment used in the construction or repair of sewers, manholes and receivers;
Drives truck to and from work site;
Prepares detailed reports of work performed;
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have two years of full-time experience in sewer maintenance work.
Special Requirement: Applicants must possess a current Class A or Class B New York State Drivers License at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.
Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION - Written Test..........Relative Weight 100%
EXAMINATION WILL TEST FOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES IN SUCH AREAS AS:
- Pumps, motors, and valves
- Mechanical devices and tools used in maintenance work
- Sanitary and storm sewer systems
- Methods and equipment used in cleaning sewer systems
NOTE: The use a hand-held, battery- or solar- powered calculator is RECOMMENDED for this exam. Devices with typewriter keyboards, spell checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, cell phones or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference material. Cell phones and any other electronic devices are also prohibited.
Additional Information
Expanded Subtest Descriptions
- Pumps, motors, and valves These questions test for knowledge of the operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of the typical pumps, motors, and valves used in water and sewer systems and pump stations.
- Mechanical devices and tools used in maintenance work These questions test for knowledge of general mechanical principles and for the ability to identify various types of hand tools and construction equipment and their proper use and maintenance.
- Sanitary and storm sewer systems These questions test for knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of sewer and storm drainage lines, catch basins, and related appurtenances.
- Methods and equipment used in cleaning sewer systems These questions test for knowledge of the terminology and proper procedures and equipment involved in the flushing of, the removal of debris and blockages from, and other minor maintenance of sewers, storm drains and catch basins.
The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication ‘General guide to Written Test’ helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm
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This written exam is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of the Civil Service Law, and the provisions of the N.Y.S. Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating and review of exams apply. (If not attached, expanded subtest descriptions may be obtained from the Civil Service office, Room 1001 City Hall.)
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(The eligible list resulting from this exam may be used to fill comparable positions.)
==============================================================================
Multiple Examinations Scheduled For The Same Day
If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same day as this written test, you must notify each of the local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State examination center.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXAMS notify each civil service agency to make arrangements no later than two weeks before test date. You must notify each agency with whom you have filed. For this information, notify the Department of Human Resources, Division of Civil Service, Room 1001 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 or call or come to the office.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION -
In the event of severe weather conditions on the day of the examination, please listen to the following radio/tv stations for postponement or delay in the starting time of the administration of the examination: WBEN 550, WGR 930, WWW 1400, WWKB 1520- AM RADIO; WKSE 98.5, WLKK 102.5, WTSS 107.7-FM RADIO OR WIVB-TV (CH. 4) If no such announcement is made, you must presume that the examination will be administered as scheduled.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USE OF VETERAN’S CREDITS
If you are currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, you may apply for veteran’s credits. These veteran’s credits shall be granted on a conditional basis at time of establishment of the eligible list. You will be restricted from certification using these credits until you have received an honorable discharge or release under honorable conditions. Your DD214 must be presented as proof of service during war time, before you can be certified for appointment from the eligible list
using these credits.
==============================================================================
Special Requirement for Appointment in School Districts and BOCES
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.
==============================================================================
NOTICE TO EXAM PARTICIPANTS: Additional Points Available to Children of Police Officers and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty (New Section 85-a, NYS Civil Service Law, effective 9/17/02)
On September 17, 2002, Governor Pataki signed into law a bill adding a new section 85-a to the Civil Service Law granting additional credit on civil service examinations for children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. This law is to take effect immediately.
“In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.”
Applicants claiming these points must do so in writing (you may enclose in application), indicating the name, title, relationship and place of employment of the deceased parent.
Eligibility for points will be reviewed and applicants may be required to submit additional information to verify the claim.
==============================================================================
Additional points available to siblings of Firefighters and Police Officers killed in the line of duty as the result of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Attack (Chapter 500, Laws of New York 2003).
For more information, check with the Department of Human Resources, Civil Service office.
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.
Our Offerings Include
- Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
- New York State Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Liberal holidays & vacation
- Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential
