Job Specification
ASSISTANT SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of an experienced operator, receives on-the-
job training in the operation of a sewage plant, performs duties
designed to acquaint and increase the knowledge of the employee
with the various procedures involved in controlling the flow and
processing of sewage which will lead to the development skills
necessary to advance to the journeymen level; does other related
duties.
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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs routine tasks such as recording readings of relevant
guages, reading and checking gas meters and regulating gas cocks.
Opens and closes appropriate valves as required.
Maintains liquid levels in pressure chambers.
Operates and adjusts chlorinators.
May perform tests on samples taken from sewage passing
through the plants.
Keeps records and files.
Cleans and maintains plant equipment and property.
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.
LICENSE:
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.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the procedures used in recording readings of
relevant gauges, reading and checking of Meters and regulating
gas cocks.
Ability to perform proper procedures used in operating,
adjusting, and regulating sewage plant pumps, valves, and
other equipment after a period of training.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and
written directions.
Ability to determine whether equipment is working properly
after a period of training.
Ability to understand the use of different gauges after a period
of training.
Ability to keep required records.
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 after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 05523 | | L | N | | N/A | 00 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
1/03/2001 |
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