There is hereby created a Department of Public
Works.
The Department of Public Works of the Borough
of Alpha shall be responsible for:
A.
The construction, operation and maintenance of any
public utilities which are currently owned and/or operated by the
Borough for the benefit of the citizens of the Borough, or which the
Borough may acquire in the future. Such utilities currently include
but shall not necessarily be limited to certain domestic water supply
systems and sewage collection systems.
B.
Road construction, improvements, maintenance, cleaning
of all streets, including street openings; the supervision of any
and all openings in the streets of the Borough.
C.
Sidewalk construction and maintenance.
D.
Shade tree matters.
E.
The cutting of greens and weeds on roads, streets,
and other municipal property.
F.
Maintenance and operation of the municipal garage.
G.
Maintenance of vehicles and other mechanical equipment
as assigned.
H.
Maintenance, cleaning and improvement of all municipal
parking lots.
I.
Snow removal.
The Department of Public Works shall consist
of:
The Director of Public Works is a Council person
duly elected, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent
of Council. The term of said appointment shall be for one year. He
may be reappointed each year.
A.
Prerequisites for employment. He or she shall be a
licensed water operator in the State of New Jersey.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
He or she reports to the Director of Public Works.
(2)
He or she shall oversee the operations of the Department
of Public Works with respects to water quality.
(3)
He or she shall assure the proper in-house testing
for water quality.
(4)
He or she shall assist in obtaining any necessary
contracted testing services.
(5)
He or she shall review all required logs assuring
that they are properly filled out and that all operating conditions
are such that high quality water treatment is obtained. He or she
assures that water quality is within specification as required by
the New Jersey Bureau of Safe Drinking Water.
(6)
He or she shall complete all proper reports as required
by the New Jersey Bureau of Safe Drinking Water.
(7)
He or she shall direct the operating personnel in
any modification or control adjustment needed.
A.
Prerequisites for employment. He or she shall be a
licensed sewer operator in the State of New Jersey.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
He or she reports to the Director of Public Works.
(2)
He or she shall oversee the operation of the sewage
collection system.
(3)
He or she shall assure that all operations are such
as to assure compliance with the New Jersey Department of Environment
Protection.
(4)
He or she shall assure that all proper reporting is
completed as required.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
He or she reports to the Director of Public Works
in all matters concerning water and sewer.
(2)
He or she shall be responsible for billing, collection,
and recording of all charges for water and sewer in all accounts.
(3)
He or she shall be responsible for maintaining all
required records with a high degree of accuracy.
(4)
He or she shall properly manage and deposit all moneys
collected in a manner as required by law.
(5)
He or she shall assure that all meter readings by
the operating personnel are performed in an expeditious and accurate
manner as required.
(6)
He or she shall assure a high degree of accuracy of
all data.
(7)
He or she shall be responsible for submitting the
necessary records to the Auditor, and that all discrepancies found
by the Auditor are researched and a report is made to the Director
as to the cause and the action plan to correct those discrepancies.
(8)
He or she shall be responsible to properly maintain
all files with regard to the Department of Public Works.
A.
The operating staff shall consist of the personnel
from the Department of Public Works and the sewer pump station operators.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
Senior Public Works Repairer.
(a)
He or she reports to the Director of Public Works
in all matters concerning water and sewer.
(b)
The Senior Public Works Repairer shall monitor the
water treatment facilities.
(c)
He or she shall assure that all logs are completed
in an accurate and timely manner.
(d)
He or she shall make necessary adjustments to assure
the quality and supply of the water at all times.
(e)
He or she shall oversee the operating personnel and
all repairs to the water supply system and the sewage collection system.
(f)
He or she shall assure that an ample supply of repair
parts are on hand.
(g)
He or she, along with the Public Works Repairer, shall
obtain in a efficient and highly accurate manner the quarterly water
meter readings.
(2)
Public Works Repairer.
(a)
He or she reports to the Senior Public Works Repairer.
(b)
As directed by the SPW, he or she performs the necessary
operations to repair and maintain the water distribution and sewer
collection systems.
(c)
Such operations shall include but are not limited
to manual labor, mechanical/electrical repair, pipe fitting, and excavating
equipment operation.
(d)
He or she shall assist in the reading of water meters
as required.
(3)
Laborer.
(a)
He or she reports to the Senior Public Works Repairer.
(b)
As directed by the SPW, he or she performs the necessary
operations to repair and maintain the water distribution and sewer
collection systems.
(c)
Such operations shall include but are not limited
to manual labor, mechanical/electrical repair, and pipe fitting.
(4)
Sewage Pump Station Operator.
(a)
Prerequisites for employment: a good knowledge of
mechanical and pumping systems.
(b)
Job responsibilities.
[1]
He or she reports to the Director of Public
Works.
[2]
He or she maintains the proper operation of
the sewage pumping system.
[a]
Maintains cleanliness of the sewage pump station
per the developed schedule.
[b]
Properly lubricates the pumping system on a
regularly scheduled basis.
[c]
Answers emergency calls per the duty schedule
and performs the necessary operations or repairs to correct the situation
in a expeditious manner.
[d]
Assures that the necessary supplies are on hand.
[e]
Repairs, as needed, the pumping system to the
limits of his ability; informs the Director when contracted service
is needed and works with contracted repair services in all other repairs
as needed.
A.
Prerequisites for employment.
(1)
Able-bodied worker capable of heavy manual labor.
(2)
Possessor of a valid New Jersey driver's license,
and shall have and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL).
(3)
Ability to perform the duties of the Public Works
Repairer and the laborer classification enclosed here within.
(4)
Demonstrated ability to properly supervise a limited
number of employees.
(5)
Ability to troubleshoot the systems of the street,
water, and sewer.
(6)
Excellent communications skills.
(7)
Minimum of five years' experience in maintenance of
streets, maintenance of facilities, and operations/repairs of water
and sewer systems.
(8)
Some knowledge of blueprint reading.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
He or she reports to the Director of Public Works.
(2)
The Senior Public Works Repairer shall be in charge
and oversee the duties of the other operating personnel.
(3)
He or she shall be responsible for scheduling the
day-to-day operations of the Department.
(4)
He or she shall perform all the duties as listed under
the Public Work Repairer and laborers classification.
(5)
He or she shall assure that an ample supply of repair
parts and road materials are on hand as needed.
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NOTE: Also included are those prerequisites
and responsibilities listed under the job description developed by
Civil Service for this classification.
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A.
Prerequisites for employment.
(1)
Able-bodied worker capable of heavy manual labor.
(2)
Possessor of a valid New Jersey driver's license and
shall have and maintain a valid CDL.
(3)
Ability to perform the duties of the laborer classification
enclosed here within.
(4)
Demonstrated ability to perform the supervisory and
scheduling functions of the Senior Public Works Repairer in his absence
on a very limited basis.
(5)
Ability to troubleshoot the systems of the street,
water, and sewer.
(6)
Excellent communications skills.
(7)
Ability to operate medium- to heavy-duty construction
equipment.
(8)
Knowledge of road repair, grounds maintenance, and
building maintenance practices.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
He or she reports to the Senior Public Works Repairer.
(2)
As directed by the SPW, he or she performs the necessary
operations to repair and maintain the road system, public facilities,
drainage system, and public grounds of the Borough of Alpha.
(3)
Such operations shall include but are not limited
to manual labor, mechanical/electrical repair, pipe fitting, and excavating
equipment operation.
(4)
All responsibilities of the laborer classification.
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NOTE: Also included are those prerequisites
and responsibilities listed under the job description developed by
Civil Service for this classification.
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A.
Prerequisites for employment.
(1)
Able-bodied worker capable of heavy manual labor.
(2)
Possessor of a valid New Jersey driver's license,
and shall have and maintain a valid CDL, or those hired on a probationary
basis will acquire one before the probationary period is ended.
(3)
Good communications skills.
(4)
Ability to operate light to heavy dump trucks in a
safe and proficient manner.
(5)
Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment in
a safe and proficient manner.
(6)
Ability to make minor mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing repairs per accepted practices.
(7)
Ability to maintain and perform preventative maintenance
on all equipment used by the Department.
(8)
Minimum of two years' experience in maintenance of
streets, maintenance of facilities, and operations/repairs of water
and sewer systems.
B.
Job responsibilities.
(1)
He or she reports to the Senior Public Works Repairer.
(2)
As directed by and under the supervision of the repairer
in charge, performs the following:
(a)
Performs manual labor.
(b)
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment which
includes but is not limited to lubrication, light repairs, and cleaning.
(c)
Clears all roadways of ice and snow by use of snow
removal and spreading equipment in a safe and proficient manner.
(d)
Performs maintenance to facilities per accepted practices.
(e)
Performs the necessary maintenance to all grounds
in a safe and proficient manner.
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NOTE: Also included are those prerequisites
and responsibilities listed under the job description developed by
Civil Service for this classification.
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Upon the written recommendations of the Director
of Public Works, the Borough Council, by a majority vote, may waive
any promotion provisions or requirements of this article that establish
a minimum period of employment at one level as a requirement for advancement
to higher levels, as may be necessary or appropriate for the benefit
and welfare of the Borough.
