Pumping Station Operator Public Works Permanent - Full Time

Burlington Massachusetts; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Clothing Allowance

Education Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

The Town of Burlington is seeking a skilled maintenance worker for the Water & Sewer Division to operate and repair wastewater collection systems under supervision. You will service pumps, monitor meters, and maintain records as part of a 40‑hour weekly union position.

Required are a CDL Class B with tank endorsement and Hoisting Licenses 1B and 2A, with experience in air compressors, engines, and mechanical drives. You may be recalled for snow removal and other public works tasks.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B with tank endorsement is required.
• Hoisting Licenses 1B and 2A are required; conditional consideration possible.
• Experience with air compressors and mechanical drives is needed.
• Familiarity with purifying equipment functions is preferred.
• Experience operating gasoline and diesel engines is required.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 25 feet and assist in snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair pumps and auxiliary machinery and equipment.
• Readings of pump station meters; maintain charts, logs and records.
• Install, test, and adjust machinery used in sewer collection systems.
• Use work order systems and electronic devices for daily tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment including air compressors and drives.
• Support snow removal and be available for emergencies and recalls.
• Assist with other general facility maintenance and public works tasks.

Skills

CDL Class B with tank endorsement

Hoisting Licenses 1B and 2A

Air compressors knowledge

Mechanical drives knowledge

Gasoline and diesel engines operation

Ladder climbing to 25' depth

Snow removal operations

Job description

The Town of Burlington is seeking an individual to perform skilled manual work for the Water & Sewer Division related to the general operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems under the direction of the Superintendent of the Water & Sewer Division.

Essential functions

• Service, maintain and repair pumps and auxiliary machinery and equipment
• Daily readings of pump station meters and gauges; maintain charts, records, and logs of activities
• Install, maintain, repair, test, and adjust machinery used in the sewer collection systems
• Utilize work order system and other electronic devices to complete daily assignments
• Operate specialized equipment including air compressors and mechanical drives
• Operate and maintain gasoline and diesel engines
• Assist in snow removal operations; subject to emergency recall
• Assist with other general facility maintenance and public works operations, as necessary

Minimum qualifications include

• Must possess a CDL Class B License with tank endorsement.
• Must possess a Hoisting License 1B and 2A.
  • Applicants without the necessary CDL and Hoisting Licenses may be considered under certain conditions.
• Must possess a working knowledge of air compressors and mechanical drives.
• Must be familiar with basic functions and operation of purifying equipment.
• Must have experience in the operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders to a depth of 25' below street level.
• Must be available for emergency snow removal and able to plow and sand roads.

This is a full time union position, 40 hours per week, within the Department of Public Works bargaining unit. Salary is within Group 86 of the DPW contract.

Starting hourly rate: $31.90 - $33.34 per hour.

Benefits include

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays
• Pension Plan
• Clothing Allowance
• Education Reimbursement
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Eligible for overtime opportunities

Please note: The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.

Applications received by October 16, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer