Apprentice Technician

Title: Apprentice Technician (Water Transmission and Distribution)

Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ (On-site)

Status: Full Time (40 hours), Non-exempt (Entry-Level)

Salary: $55,426.42 Annually Overtime

PLEASE SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS AT OUR WEBSITE: smcmua.org/careers.htm

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO including vacation, sick, and other forms of PTO, Pension Supplementary Retirement Benefits, 457b option, Tuition Reimbursement/paid training, FSA, Life insurance (waiting periods may apply).

Job Description Scope:

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for performing various manual and maintenance assignments in the Operations Division including assignments in the Distribution, Treatment, Fleet Maintenance, and Facility Maintenance sub-divisions. This is an entry-level position with successive opportunities for promotion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Renders services to provide potable water.

2. Demonstrated a high level of customer service by SMCMUA standards.

3. Eligible for standby.

4. Maintain, inspect, and repair distribution mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves, valve boxes, curb boxes, pavement, meters, and other related distribution equipment and facilities. Proficiency is measured by demonstrated skills in SMCMUA standards, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installation of new equipment, and the use of tools and techniques applicable to the functional area.

• Water meters and related assets, field support, and service orders.
• Piping and related assets, leak detection, and utility mark-outs.
• Valves and related assets, GIS, and map updating.
• Hydrants and related assets.

5. Assisting with the performance of wet taps.

6. Demonstrate basic-level skill sets in the pipe, hydrant, valve, and water meter preventative maintenance and repairs.

7. Sample collection and field water quality analysis in regard to hydrant flushing.

8. Operate NJ Basic and NJ CDL vehicles and equipment such as snowplows, cranes, vacuum systems, valve operating equipment and tow equipment, trailers, etc.

9. Use various hand tools, power, tools, and equipment.

10. Load, unload, and lift supplies, equipment, etc.

11. Clean, Sort, Collect, and pile, all rubbish or salvageable brick, stone, lumber, and metalwork.

12. Dig, crawl, climb into trenches or confined spaces, and manually grade grounds.

13. Tree trimming, cutting grass; raking lawns; trimming hedges, lawns, brush, and trees, removal of poisonous and non-poisonous underbrush, foliage, vines, and weeds.

14. Shovel snow, dirt, gravel, sand, and other miscellaneous debris.

15. Operate snow removal and salting equipment to keep roads, parking lots, driveways, etc. clear and safe.

16. Assist with the maintenance, inspection, and repair of treatment and pumping/storage equipment, tanks, pumps, processes, industrial controls, and other related treatment and pumping/storage equipment and facilities.

17. Assist with the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of distribution mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves, valve boxes, curb boxes, pavement, meters, and other related distribution equipment and facilities.

18. Assist with the maintenance, inspection, and repair of SMCMUA buildings and grounds, such as changing of light bulbs, cleaning, painting, grass cutting, hedge trimming, snow/ice removal, and related assignments.

19. Basic maintenance, inspection, and repair of SMCMUA vehicles and equipment, such as changing light bulbs, windshield wipers, fluid, and lubrication addition, changing of tires, changing batteries, and related assignments. Perform related and other duties, as assigned.

20. Performs related and other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• U.S accredited high school diploma or equivalent.
• NJ Basic driver’s license (required)
• NJ Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with air brake endorsement (required)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read, write and understand English so that involved and complicated instructions and technical texts can be read and understood, and legible written records can be produced and maintained.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions; to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and demonstrations; to deal knowledgeably and courteously with co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Entry-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of motors, pumps, hydrants, valves, or other similar equipment in water, wastewater, or industrial applications and/or related experience such as that obtained by serving in the United States military.
• Ability to utilize information technology to perform the functions of this position.
• Working harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Maintain an understanding and satisfactory compliance with the SMCMUA policies, procedures, practices, processes, and essential functions required for the position.

Company Description:

In 1977, the Governing Bodies of Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, and Hanover Township (the Creating Municipalities) passed parallel ordinances creating The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (SMCMUA). SMCMUA provides high-quality drinking water to customers in Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, and Hanover Township with some service in Mendham Township and Harding Township, and to certain customers and municipalities outside its District in Morris County, New Jersey. On a typical day, about 100,000 people rely on SMCMUA's commitment to high quality for their drinking water needs.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

SMCMUA prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,426.42 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,426