SENIOR SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR (1/16/26)The CCMUA is currently accepting applications for a Senior Sewage Plant Operator. This is a full-time
position and includes generous paid time off and holidays, a comprehensive health benefits package,
pension eligibility through the State of New Jersey, and other benefits.
Those interested in this position should be career-minded and able to perform work involved in the
operation and maintenance of an 80mgd Wastewater Treatment Plant as they will be responsible for
the safe and efficient operation of the 24-hour wastewater treatment plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under minimal direction, will oversee and provide direction to a shift of operators, attendants and/or
laborers. In addition, duties include: monitoring, sampling, testing operating, adjusting and regulating
sewage plant pumps, valves and other equipment. Periodically inspects plant and equipment for
malfunctions and needed repairs, performs minor repairs, cleaning and maintenance. Give
assignments and instructions to subordinates and ensure assignments and instructions are performed
and completed.
Requirements:
* Knowledge of procedures used in operating and regulating plant equipment, and of
government reports in terms of data gathering and reporting and ability to complete those and
other forms.
* Ability to analyze sewage plant operational, process and maintenance problems, and to prepare
reports, maintain records and files.
* Ability to develop effective work methods, give assignments and instruction and evaluate job
performance and provide opinion and recommendations of current and proposed operational
procedures.
* Basic computer program skills such as Outlook, WORD, Excel, and SCADA.
* Minimum NJDEP S-3 License
* Applicants must pass a physical, including a drug test, and a background check.
* Must be NJ Resident
Salary:
$85,000 – $118,000 *salary commensurate with experience and NJDEP license
Other: Rotating Days off & 12-hour shifts
Apply to: jobs@ccmua.org
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