Borough of Clementon, NJ Chapter 55 Public Works Department

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Clementon 3-6-1945 by Ord. No. 88. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 55-1 Department and office of Superintendent created.

[Amended 11-24-1997 by Ord. No. 97-17]

There is hereby established in the Borough of Clementon a Department of Public Works consisting of a Water Division, Sewer Division and Road Division. The Department of Public Works shall be under the control and supervision of a Superintendent of the Department of Public Works.

§ 55-2 Appointment of Superintendent.

The Mayor shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of Council, appoint a Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, who shall be a resident of the Borough of Clementon.

§ 55-3 Duties of Superintendent.

[Amended 11-24-1997 by Ord. No. 97-17]

The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall have control and supervision of the Division of Water, Division of Sewer and Division of Roads. The duties and responsibilities of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall include, in addition to other matters designated by the governing body, the following:

A. The Superintendent shall supervise and assist in the care and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment in use by the Department of Public Works.

B. The Superintendent shall ensure that all property, equipment, supplies, materials, etc., owned or used by the Department of Public Works are maintained in proper repair.

C. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the water and sewer systems and all streets and highways in the Borough of Clementon.

D. The Superintendent shall oversee the duties and responsibilities of the various employees of the Department of Public Works.

E. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the collection of all garbage, waste and trash within the Borough and the prompt and proper disposal thereof.

§ 55-4 Employees.

All persons employed for work on streets, garbage, waste and ash removal, sanitary drains and waterworks operations shall be directly under the orders of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, and the said Superintendent shall be responsible for the use of their time and assignment of their work.

§ 55-4.1 Positions established.

[Added 4-11-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-08; amended 6-16-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08]

The following positions are hereby established within the Department of Public Works.

A. Mechanic-Public Works Repairer.

B. Public Works Laborer.

C. Public Works Repairer.

D. Road Repairer.

E. Water Repairer.

F. Maintenance Worker 1 Grounds/Maintenance Repairer.

G. Public Works Mechanic/Repairer.

H. Public Works Supervisor.

§ 55-4.2 Duties and responsibilities.

[Added 4-11-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-08]

The duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic-Public Works Repairer shall be as follows: The duties for this title are pursuant to the New Jersey State Department of Personnel and may be acquired for review by prospective candidates at the Clementon Municipal Building, 101 Gibbsboro Road, Clementon, New Jersey.

§ 55-5 Complaints.

All complaints of any nature covering any of the above items shall be referred to the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works.

§ 55-6 Reports.

The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall report and be responsible to the Committee of Borough Council on Public Works.

§ 55-7 Superintendent's term of office.

The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall serve until December 31 of the year for which he is appointed, and until his successor is appointed and shall qualify.

§ 55-8 Salary.

The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall receive such salary as may be fixed by the Mayor and Borough Council by ordinance annually.