Maintenance

The Readington-Lebanon Sewerage Authority, a public entity in Whitehouse New Jersey, is seeking a full-time maintenance assistant/operator to assist the Administrator in the day to day operation of a 1.2 MGD treatment plant. Must be 18 years or older with a valid NJ drivers license. Must be available to work weekends and Holidays on rotation and be on-call. Includes health benefits, dental benefits, NJ PERS pension, mandatory overtime, and paid time off. Must be able to start employment on or before 11/1/2026. Salary range $45,000-$50,000 depending on qualifications. 

Physical requirements for maintenance assistant/operator

• Physically participate in routine daily tasks
  
  • Sampling of wastewater and sludge
  • Valve turning
  • Equipment inspection and adjustment
  • Driving
  • Cleaning bar racks (bending and removing saturated debris)
  • Climb 3 flights of stairs carrying small loads
  
  
  
• Physically participate in call-out and emergency situations
• Operate Authority vehicles and heavy equipment (front end loader, utility vehicle, forklift)
• Operate power washer, snow blower, powered snake
• Use hand tools for preventive and corrective maintenance and repair
• Stand and walk sustained
• Crouch, bend and kneel, short duration
• Lift 50 pounds intermittent (loading, unloading)
• Lift 10 pounds sustained (tools, samples, supplies)

Candidate shall routinely

• Be required to learn and perform basic laboratory skills
• Run a belt-filter press
• Assist maintenance Supervisor with
  • Equipment maintenance
    
    • Oil changes
    • Belt changes
    • Basic electrical
    
    
    
  • Collection system maintenance
    • Inspect pump stations
    • Clean rack debris
    • Record flows
    • Lift manholes and inspect structures
    
    
    
  • Plant maintenance
    • Install/remove pumps
    • Clean scum pits
    • Clean dumpsters
    • Basic piping installation
    • Grounds keeping
      
      • Mowing
      • Weed whacking
      • Edging/mulching
      • Painting
      • Gutter cleaning
      • Snow Removal
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey and is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Salary/Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000 per year