The Township of East Brunswick is accepting applications for the regular, full-time position of Sewer Utility Apprentice II within the Water & Sewer Department. A successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing regular maintenance at sewer pump stations, including the maintenance of machinery, generators, force mains, gravity sewer mains, and other sewer infrastructure.
- Visually inspecting equipment in accordance with established procedures, ensuring required materials are available, and returning tools and equipment to their designated locations.
- Adding fuel, changing lubricants, greasing fittings, and hosing and cleaning wet and dry wells.
- Inspecting force mains and laterals from maps, sketches, and drawings.
- Preparing job sites by setting up and placing warning devices and traffic barricades.
- Keeping accurate records of all work completed to include but not limited to work performed, time to complete, unusual incidents, dangerous conditions, and resources used.
- Assisting in snow and ice control. Must have the ability to operate vehicles equipped with snowplows and spreaders.
- Assisting in performing more complex maintenance tasks as assigned.
Must be available for a standby schedule.
Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:
- Ability to understand the township’s sewer collection system and the equipment, materials, and methods used in repairing and maintaining the pump stations
- Ability to effectively operate hand tools, power tools and other related equipment required for the tasks.
- Ability to interpret distribution maps, site plans, and survey markers
- Ability to communicate effectively with the team.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of related experience.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensing & Certification: Must have a valid N.J. driver’s license and CDL license with proper endorsement or the ability to obtain within a one-year period. A N.J. state license for collection of wastewaters is a plus.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance programs
- Retirement plans; 457b and pension
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, personal, and holidays
People with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable commendation is made to their known limitations. If accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the Township of East Brunswick undue hardship, such person may not be eligible.
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 $46,430.21 per year
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
