Collections Worker II - Perth Amboy

Middlesex Water Company•Perth Amboy, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Collection System Supervisor, Collection System Worker II performs a variety of maintenance, operational and repair tasks involved in the City of Perth Amboy wastewater collection system and pump stations. This role operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment, including an air compressor and jack hammer. The position assists in operating collection system maintenance equipment such as a pressurized hydro cleaner and/or sewer vacuum truck, and TV inspection equipment. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, performing line locating and marking throughout the sewer system, assisting in the maintenance and repairs of appurtenances in the distribution system, and performing other related duties as required. The job requires the ability to work outdoors year-round, on-call as scheduled, and to work unscheduled overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work unsupervised and maintain productivity and safety.
Ability to maintain a valid NJ drivers license.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six months after the employment date.
Availability to work overtime on an emergency and/or call-in basis.
Willingness to work outdoors on a year-round basis.
Ability to work scheduled standby on a year-round basis.
Excellent attendance record.
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
All candidates must successfully pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing (if required for the position).

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and understand Spanish desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, operational and repair tasks involved in the City’s wastewater collection system and its pump stations.
Cleans wastewater collection system, storm drains, flood control facilities and inlets; cleans manholes, wet wells, pump stations and opens clogs in lines.
Assists and/or operates in the process of a hydro cleaner and/or sewer vacuum truck to flush system; opens clogs in lines; and cleans appurtenances in the collection system.
Assists and/or operates in the process of sewer cleaners, jet rodders and TV inspection equipment.
Required to be on-call as scheduled by the Collection System Supervisor.
Inspects pump stations; removes debris.
Operates a variety of construction equipment including air compressor and jack hammer.
Learns the limits of the collection and the distribution systems and becomes familiar with reading and understanding both maps.
Performs line locating and marking throughout the City for both the sewer system and the distribution system.
Conducts traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
As assigned, works with crews raising manholes, repairing sewer manholes; assists in mixing concrete and executing necessary masonry work; repairs and maintains water and sewer mains and lines; assists in repairing drains and sewer facilities.
Maintains company assigned vehicles in a clean and safe condition at all times.
Communicates with other employees, customers and the general public in a responsible and courteous manner.
Performs maintenance and repair function on the water distribution system as may be necessary or assigned.
Attends training and safety meetings as necessary.
Performs related duties as required.
Work unscheduled overtime as required.