Laborer - Pathway Program (Water and Sewer Division)

Danversma; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Danvers is hiring for a Laborer position within their Water & Sewer Division Pathway Program. This entry-level role allows for career progression to Operator positions through professional development and training support. Successful applicants will have a high school diploma and will be required to complete OSHA safety training.

Benefits

Training for promotions

Union pay scale

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience with maintenance and construction work tools.
• Completion of OSHA 10-hr Construction Safety required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform water and sewer maintenance duties.
• Progress through training to Operator I and Operator II positions.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Construction work tools

Education

High School or Trade School Diploma

Job description

Job Opportunities

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Laborer - Pathway Program (Water and Sewer Division)

The Town of Danvers welcomes applicants for the Water & Sewer division Pathway Program. The Pathway Program allows the Town to hire an entry-level position (Laborer) with the ability to train and educate that employee and progress them to the Operator I position and into the Operator II position with the Water & Sewer division. The Town of Danvers is a politically stable and professionally managed community on the North Shore, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all Town staff, including a commitment to professional developmentand policies that promote and support a healthy work/life balance.

About the Pathway Program:

One candidate will be hired as a Water & Sewer Division Laborer and work through the Pathway Program into the positions of Operator I and Operator II. To move into the next position, the employee must satisfy certain qualifications in a specific time frame (see below).

A successful candidate will be hired into the position of Laborer and will have 24 months to meet the minimum qualifications for the Operator I position (obtain CDL with air brakes & tanker endorsement; obtain 2B Hoisting License; successful experience in Water & Sewer Division). Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the employee will be promoted to Operator I. From that point, the employee will have 18 months to meet the minimum qualifications for the Operator II position (Grade II Water Distribution License; successful experience in Water & Sewer Division). Upon completing the minimum qualifications, the employee will be promoted to Operator II. Should the employee meet the minimum qualifications prior to the timeframe outlined above, they will be promoted. The Town of Danvers will pay for the training required for promotion. If the employee fails to meet the minimum qualification timelines at their fault, they may be terminated from the Pathway Program and employment with the Town of Danvers.

Minimum Qualifications for Entry into the Program:

A successful applicant will have a High School or Trade School Diploma and some knowledge or experience with simple maintenance and construction work tools. Completion of, or ability to complete within six (6) months of hire, OSHA 10-hr Construction Safety and Health training, is required.

This position works 40 hours weekly (Mondays – Fridays 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM). Union pay scale, starting rate of pay for:

• Laborer is $23.4622 per hour with the ability to move through scale (via step system) to the max of $27.2915 per hour.
• Operator I is $24.1373 per hour with the ability to move through scale (via step system) to the max step of $27.5349 per hour.
• Operator II is $26.5499 per hour with the ability to move through scale (via step system) to the max step of $30.5341 per hour.

To apply, please send a Town application, resume, and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email to [e-mail] . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review of applicants on January 10, 2024.

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.The“EEO is the Law poster ”is available for your reference.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] or 978-777-0001 ext. 3030 in advance to request assistance.