Galloway Township

Job Description:

The Township of Galloway invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Utilities Maintenance Employee.   Under the direction Utilities Superintendent and Foreman will perform all phases of maintenance and repairs of wastewater facilities.  Performs related duties as required. This is a full-time position with a weekly commitment of 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 Performs various types of manual and skilled work.

• Cleans manholes, wet wells and pump stations.
• Loads, lifts and moves supplies and equipment.
• Landscaping, cuts grass, hedges and water lawns.
• General maintenance and repairs of pump stations, sewer lines, emergency generators, building and grounds.
• Know and operate light equipment and dump trucks.
• May be required to plow snow.

Preferred Skills:

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in wastewater and pump station maintenance and operations preferred.
• Knowledge of painting, plumbing and carpentry preferred.
• Certificate from Rutgers on Wastewater Operations Seminar preferred.
• A valid New Jersey Driver's License
• High school diploma or GED required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. 

  Ability to work independently and understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions.

  Must be able to work in confined spaces around wastewater. 

  Ability to see that proper procedures are followed and to see that reasonable standards of workmanship are maintained. 

  Ability to see the proper safety precautions are taken by the crew at work and that procedures are taken to protect the public from injury during all activities.

  Ability to keep records when needed.

  Ability to be able take control of an emergency situation and recover some one if needed with a tripod and winch.

  Ability to work with a tripod to control the Entrant and listen to orders of the entrant.

  Must be able to wear an SCBA. 

  The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, without' endangering the health and safety of themselves or others.

Background Investigation:

The successful applicant will be subject to a thorough background investigation as a part of the hiring process.

Application Process:

Interested individuals are invited to obtain an application from the Job Opportunities section of the Township of Galloway's official website GTNJ.org. Completed applications should be dropped off to the Township Clerk or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before the deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

 The Township of Galloway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.