Junior Apprentice Technician

Title: Junior Apprentice Technician

Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ (On-site)

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

Hourly Range: $25.65 Hourly + Overtime

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, Retirement benefits, 457b option, Tuition Reimbursement/paid training, FSA, Life insurance (waiting periods may apply).

Job Description Scope:

The Junior Apprentice Technician is an entry-level position within the Operations Division, responsible for performing a variety of manual and unskilled duties across the Distribution, Treatment, Fleet Maintenance, and Facility Maintenance sub-divisions. The position is structured as a training role designed to develop foundational skills in the maintenance and repair of distribution systems, treatment and pumping equipment, and related facilities. The position offers successive opportunities for advancement.

The position requires the ability to perform work assignments in varying environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures and inclement weather and to respond to scheduled and unscheduled emergency callouts. Must be available for 24/7 standby duties with about approximate 45-minute response time, and work schedules may include non-standards hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

Possession of New Jersey Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B, with air brake endorsement is required, or must be obtained in accordance with the terms outlined in the position description.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Renders services to provide potable water.
2. Demonstrated a high level of customer service by Authority standards.
3. Operate related vehicles and equipment such as snowplows, cranes, vacuum systems, valve operating equipment and tow equipment, trailers, etc.
4. Use various hand tools.
5. Use various power tools and equipment.
6. Load, unload, and lift supplies, equipment, etc.
7. Clean and sweep streets and sidewalks.
8. Sort, pile, and clean salvageable brick, stone, lumber, and metal work.
9. Remove non-poisonous underbrush, foliage, vines, and weeds.
10. Shovel snow, gravel, sand, and other miscellaneous debris.
11. Operate snow removal and salting equipment to keep roads, parking lots, driveways, etc. clear and safe.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Assist with the maintenance, inspection, and repair of Authority buildings and grounds, such as changing of light bulbs, cleaning, painting, grass cutting, hedge trimming, snow/ice removal, and related assignments.
15. Basic maintenance, inspection, and repair of Authority vehicles and equipment, such as changing light bulbs, windshield wipers, fluid, and lubrication addition, changing of tires, changing batteries, and related assignments. Performs related and other duties, as assigned.
16. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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. Functions of this position include work assignments in the ambient atmosphere including extreme cold, hot, wet, or other inclement weather conditions.

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 (preferred, permit required within 6-month probationary period)

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.

WORK HOURS & LOCATION

This is an on-site position based at our SMCMUA Headquarters located 19 Saddle Road Knolls, NJ 07927. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

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.

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.