What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Technician position at Township of East Brunswick?
The Township of East Brunswick is accepting applications for a full-time Water Utility Technician within the Department of Water & Sewer. Under the supervision of the Water Maintenance Coordinator, this role will oversee the overall operation of the distribution network and the equipment required for preforming a wide variety of underground pipeline system constriction, repairs, and distributed potable water to the consumer. Repair and maintenance of water infrastructure includes but not limited to mains, valves, service lines, hydrants, sewer mains, sewer laterals, and sewer pump stations. Responsibilities also include maintaining machinery, tools, materials, and other supplies; writing reports of completed work; observing and making field investigations of new main or tap orders; checking pressure, chlorination, and bacteriological samplings; and additional duties as assigned. This position requires responding to emergencies outside of normal working hours.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Must be able to understand the Township’s water distribution network, policies & procedures, as well as state and federal regulations application to the areas but not limited to SDWA, PEOSH, and Right to Know; use and have proper operation of common hand and power tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in water installation; acquire knowledge of installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a variety of underground pipelines and related facilities; read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
Experience & Education: Entry level. High school diploma and/or equivalent required. Supplemental courses in water are a plus.
Licensing & Certification: Valid NJ driver’s license; CDL Class B license with air brake and tankers endorsement; NJ State licenses for water and/or sewer is preferred.
All applications must be submitted by September 11th, 2024.
The Township reserves the right to hire prior to the closing of the submission of applications.
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND FITNESS AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, AGE OR MILITARY SERVICE. AS PER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, IF YOU BEGIN YOUR EMPLOYMENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 OR LATER, YOU MUST RESIDE IN NEW JERSEY. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU HAVE ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE YOU ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT TO RELOCATE YOUR RESIDENCE TO NEW JERSEY. IF YOU DO NOT DO SO, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM YOUR EMPLOYMENT.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,765.30 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
License/Certification:
- CDL Class B license with air brake and tankers endorsement (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $45,765
