Maintenance Craftsman/Laborer

City of Attleboro; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Attleboro is hiring two Maintenance Craftsman/Laborer positions in the Water Department. You'll perform manual labor in construction, operation, and maintenance of the city's water distribution system and related public works operations.

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts CDL Class B and obtain a D2 Water Distribution License within two years of hire. The role involves operating large trucks and various equipment, with duties including meter work, leaks repair, and snow removal

Qualifications

• Valid MA CDL Class B is required.
• D2 Water Distribution License or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Ability to perform unskilled/semi-skilled manual labor and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor related to water system construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Lay and connect service pipes to street mains and water meters.
• Install, repair, and test water meters.
• Locate and repair water leaks.
• Install fire hydrants and operate water gates for new connections.
• Operate trucks and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Assist with snow and ice removal programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Heavy lifting

Truck operation

Education

Massachusetts CDL Class B

Massachusetts D2 Water Distribution License

Job description

Maintenance Craftsman/Laborer

City of Attleboro is seeking to fill two (2) Maintenance Craftsman / Laborer positions in the Water Department. These positions perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system and related public works operations.

Salary Range: $25.15 - $32.62 per hour

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Performing manual labor related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of water systems, including reservoirs, water gates, water mains, and connectors.
• Laying and connecting service pipes to street mains and water meters.
• Installing, repairing, and testing water meters.
• Locating and repairing water leaks.
• Installing fire hydrants, operating water gates, and activating water service for new connections.
• Performing manual labor and heavy lifting as required.
• Operating trucks with rated capacities exceeding 3 tons and up to 15 tons, as well as large tractor-trailers, snow loaders, snow fighters, and road flushers.
• Operating other vehicles and equipment as needed, including dump trucks, passenger vehicles, sidewalk plows, small tractors, and rollers.Cleaning, washing, fueling, oiling, and greasing trucks and automobiles; changing tires; and performing minor equipment maintenance.
• Sweeping sidewalks, raking lawns, hauling debris, shoveling snow, and plowing and sanding roads.
• Assisting with the City’s snow and ice removal program.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A current and valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B.
• A Massachusetts D2 Water Distribution License. This license may be obtained within two (2) years of hire.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.