Skilled Laborer - Water & Sewer Division

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Skilled Laborer to join their Water & Sewer Division. This full-time role involves maintaining the town’s water system and sewer collection systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, and a commitment to safety. With a competitive starting rate and comprehensive benefits from day one, this position offers excellent career growth opportunities. If you're ready to contribute to community services and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Insurance Benefits from Day 1

Town Retirement Pension

Overtime Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

In-house CDL Training

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in laboring.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and maintaining sewer pipes and water mains.
• Operate dump truck and respond to service calls.

Skills

Effective Communication

Heavy Lifting

Basic Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Hydraulic Equipment

Dump Truck

Job description

Skilled Laborer - Water & Sewer Division

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The Town of Natick is seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of a Skilled Laborer for the Water & Sewer Division. The position operates and maintains the Town’s water system, including storage, metering, and distribution; and maintains and cleans the sewer collection systems.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, repairing, and maintaining sewer pipes, water mains, services, and hydrants; read, install, remove and dismantle interior and exterior water meters.
• Provides laboring services to the repair crew that includes repairing water and sewer main service and breaks, responding to service calls, and all other skilled labor. Maintain work area and equipment in safe, operable condition, adheres to all applicable safety and health rules and regulations, and provides on-call emergency assistance.
• Utilize hand tools, rake, shovel, operate power tools, and operate light hydraulic and small-motorized equipment on a beginner to intermediate skill level.
• Perform routine laboring duties of a skilled nature, alone or as part of a crew, such as digging, raking, lifting, carrying, shoveling, cleaning, sweeping, or repair work or tasks of similar complexity.
• Operate dump truck; provide on-call duties during water, sewer and snow emergencies, operating snow plowing and removal equipment; serve as part of a work crew in other divisions; assist other Town departments as required; and endeavor to continuously improve the services provided to the taxpayers.
  
  

Requirements

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

• General knowledge is equivalent to a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and the general public.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours, work outside in all weather conditions for frequent and extended periods, requiring the ability to lift, carry, and position heavy objects.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL within one year of hire (selected individual will remain in probationary period until they receive their Class B CDL if not received within the first six months).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Class 2A1C Hoisting Engineer’s License
• Class A or B CDL with a N endorsement (tanker)
  
  

Supplemental Information

This Position Offers Some Amazing Perks To Include

• Paid on-the-job training.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday (7am-4pm) and Friday (7am-12pm)
• Insurance Benefits covered on first day of hire (NO WAITING PERIOD)
• Town Retirement Pension plus an additional LIUNA Pension
• Ability to make extra $$$ with overtime opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities available.
• In-house training for CDL ELDT (Entry Level Drivers Training)
  
  

Starting rate: $ 23.8046/hour at Step 1. The full pay scale ranges from $23.8046 - $32.2407 per hour, with step increases outlined in the union agreement. This full-time position includes a lucrative benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a defined contribution retirement plan, and more.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in a single pdf to [e-mail]. If you prefer to complete an application, please visit https://www.natickma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15367/Employee-Application for an employment application. Completed applications should be submitted to [e-mail] for consideration. A review of resumes/applications will begin immediately. Candidates will be contacted for an interview if the qualifications are met. If you are interviewed, you will be required to submit two professional references.

This position will remain open until it is filled.\

EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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