Junior Apprentice Operator - Water Treatment and Pumping

Title: Junior Apprentice Operator

Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ (on-site)

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

Salary Range: $51,800.39 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 (PERS), 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 assignments in the Water Quality Division with an emphasis on performing various manual assignments in the Water Quality and Operations Divisions. This is an entry level position with successive opportunities for promotion.

This position is in training to develop basic-level skill sets in the maintenance and repair of treatment and pumping equipment and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Render services for the purposes of providing a safe and reliable water supply for the public to the Authority customers.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service in accordance with Authority standards.
• Operate vehicles requiring a NJ Basic driver’s license and tow equipment and trailers.
• Field and process control water quality analyses.
• Sample collection.
• Use various hand tools.
• Use various power tools and equipment.
• Load, unload and lift supplies, equipment, etc.
• Operate snow removal and salting equipment to keep roads, parking lots, driveways, etc. clear and safe.
• Operate, maintain, inspect and repair Authority vehicles and equipment; such as, changing light bulbs, windshield wipers, fluid and lubrication addition, changing of tires, changing batteries and related assignments.
• 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.
• Functions of this position include: Work assignments in the ambient atmosphere including extreme cold, hot, wet or other inclement weather conditions. Scheduled, on an as needed basis, 24/7 standby duties with an approximate 45-minute response time. Scheduled work assignments and non-scheduled emergency call-outs, on non-standard work days and/or work hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. Response to emergency call outs is a core function of this position. Compliance shall be established by quarterly evaluation of Emergency Callout Response Average.
• Recordkeeping and reporting.
• Related and other duties. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• US-accredited high school diploma or equivalent. Higher level degree or certification preferred in an approved field of study such as that obtained from a vocational or trade school, US military, or college or Associate or Bachelor level degrees in construction technology/management, engineering science, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or other approved program.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION

• Maintenance of a New Jersey Basic Driver’s License.
• Sacramento State, online, courses, or approved alternates:
• Operator Math:

i. 102N Math Applications in Water Treatment

ii. 103N Math Applications in Water Distribution

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 work independently; to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations; to deal knowledgeably and courteously with co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Entry-level experience in water treatment operation and maintenance and/or related experience obtained in wastewater and industrial applications, or experience obtained by serving in the United States military.
• Ability to utilize information technology for the purposes of performing the functions of this position, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and satisfactory compliance of Authority policies, procedures, practices, processes, and essential functions.

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: $51,800.39 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,800