Drinking Water Operator

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Long Josephs Point (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Inc. is seeking a licensed Drinking Water Operator for supervisory and maintenance tasks in Massachusetts. This full-time position requires travel in the South Shore area and entails operating municipal and private drinking water systems.

Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, relevant licenses, and good communication skills. Salary ranges from $25/hr to $32/hr based on experience and qualifications, with a company vehicle provided.

The role requires flexibility in hours and being on-call as needed. Weston & Sampson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in drinking water treatment.
• Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts motor vehicle license.
• Cross Connection Testing/Suvrveyor license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drinking water treatment and distribution systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of treatment equipment.
• Conduct water quality sampling and testing.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read technical instructions

Mechanical repair experience

Electrical repair experience

Education

Massachusetts Drinking Water Treatment Operator license – Grade 2 or higher

Massachusetts Drinking Water Distribution Operator license – Grade 2 or higher

Job description

Weston & Sampson Services is seeking a licensed, experienced Drinking Water Operator to perform supervisory, operations and maintenance tasks for Massachusetts Public Water Systems. This position will require travel in the area of the South Shore.

What you’ll do:

• Operate and maintain municipal and/or private drinking water treatment & distribution systems
• Preventive maintenance and repair of treatment equipment
• Water quality sampling and testing

What you will bring:

• 5-10 years of experience in drinking water treatment
• Massachusetts Drinking Water Treatment Operator license – Grade 2 or higher
• Massachusetts Drinking Water Distribution Operator license – Grade 2 or higher
• Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts motor vehicle license
• Cross Connection Testing &/or Surveyor license preferred
• Basic mechanical and electrical repair experience preferred
• Good verbal communication skills, basic math skills, computer, and the ability to read technical instructions
• Understanding of Massachusetts drinking water regulations and treatment processes.

Salary:

$25/hr - $32/hr dependent on years of experience and licensing. Company vehicle provided.

Incentives:

Pay increases may be offered with newly acquired licenses (Wastewater, Water, or other job-related license) as approved by the supervisor during the interview process.

Requirements:

Full-time position may require various shifts and/or flexible hours. You will be expected to participate to be on-call, occasional overtime, holidays, weekends and nights.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.