Vacancy title:
Water Pump Operator

Jobs at:
Njombe Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

Deadline of this Job:
10th November 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 12th October 2018 , Base Salary: NWAS-A (1-2) , Employment Type: Full-Time

NJUWASA is an expanding autonomous entity which is responsible For supplying clean Water and Sanitation services For Njombe Township.

JOB DETAILS:

The Authority is looking for competent, Dynamic, Energetic, Committed, Experienced and qualified Tanzanians who are capable of embracing and driving changes in NJUWASA to fill the following vacant posts.
Water Pump Operator

Qualification and Mode of Entry
By selection through an interview to a candidate who has a Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in either Mathematics or Physics and English/Kiswahili with at least two (2) years working experience. Possession of Certificate of Competence Level three farcie Test Certificate Grade one in Water Pumps Mechanics] Motor Mechanics/Heavy Duty Electrical Mechanics from The Vocational Education Training Authority registered/recognized vocational college.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates the water pumps system and monitors pumping operations as according to operation manual, guidelines and other instructions given by his/her superior. Generates related reports. Ensures that water pump/electrical systems and water levels are adequate to meet system demand and fire protection.
  
• To carry out minor repair and adjustment on pumps, motor and electrical system entrusted to him/her.
  
• inspects pumping station and intakes sites for authorized entry, vandalism, leaks around structures and potential hazards on grounds. Performs routine cleaning and grounds maintenance activities at water pump stations.
  
• Monitors the security of pump stations, intake structures, rising water main and elevated storage tanks.
  
• Responds to calls from his superior and/or other internal departments regarding water related issues or problems.
  
• Responds to after hour and emergency situations.
  
• Assist the Water Laboratory Technician in water chlorination process at his/her pumping stations to ensure safe drinking water throughout the Njombe Town.
  
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Water production section.