Licensed Water Systems Technician

CITY OF WESTFIELD MA; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield MA is seeking a Maintenance Craftsman – Water to perform skilled duties in constructing, operating and maintaining water system components. You will handle hydrants, valves, pumps and meters, and assist with underground work under supervision.

Requires a high school diploma, mechanical experience, and a MA driver’s license; D1 Drinking Water Operator license or ability to obtain within six months is required. This is a full-time on-site position with union benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Mechanical experience required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Massachusetts D1 Drinking Water Operator license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble hydrants and valve mechanisms replacing worn and broken parts.
• Under supervision, open and shut valves and gates and operate other equipment.
• Locate and identify water system underground components.
• Perform routine operation and maintenance tasks.
• Install, test and perform required maintenance on pumps, valves, hydrants, mains, services.
• Install, replace, repair and test water meters and other system equipment.
• Digging holes, trenches and other excavations, shoveling materials and leveling areas.
• Clearing and removing brush and parts of trees.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual labor capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts D1 Drinking Water Operator license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Jackhammers

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Westfield MA is seeking a Maintenance Craftsman – Water to perform skilled duties in constructing, operating and maintaining water system components. You will handle hydrants, valves, pumps and meters, and assist with underground work under supervision.

Requires a high school diploma, mechanical experience, and a MA driver’s license; D1 Drinking Water Operator license or ability to obtain within six months is required. This is a full-time on-site position with union benefits.