Craftsworker: Water & Sewer Systems Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Employer-paid training opportunities

Tuition Assistance and Professional DE

Job summary

The Town of Needham is seeking a full-time Craftsworker to support the Sewer & Drain team within the Water, Sewer, and Drains division. The role involves technical labor, operating specialized equipment, handwork on current projects, snow/ice treatment, and preparing routine records and reports.

Requirements include a valid MA driver’s license, CDL class A or B, and 1–3 years of related experience. Pre-employment tests per DOT regulations may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires skilled/semi-skilled craft work on utilities infrastructure (water, sewer, drains).
• Strong ability to operate public works equipment and perform routine records.
• Demonstrated communication and customer service skills with the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled craft work on utilities infrastructure (water, wastewater & stormwater systems).
• Repairs and maintains water hydrants.
• Operates a variety of equipment (front end loader, backhoe, excavator, Vactor, Jet–Flush truck) with tools.
• Ensures safety precautions on public works projects.
• Prepares logs and reports; responds to inquiries from the public or contractors.
• Participates in Snow & Ice Program and may assist other DPW projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training or business school (≤1 year)

Tools

CDL Class A or B

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

The Town of Needham is seeking a full-time Craftsworker to support the Sewer & Drain team within the Water, Sewer, and Drains division. The role involves technical labor, operating specialized equipment, handwork on current projects, snow/ice treatment, and preparing routine records and reports.

Requirements include a valid MA driver’s license, CDL class A or B, and 1–3 years of related experience. Pre-employment tests per DOT regulations may apply.