Special Laborer 1 Water & Sewer

Town-of-Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Marblehead is seeking a dedicated helper to support Mechanic/Technician/Pipefitters in maintaining water distribution and sewer systems. You will assist with meter reading, pumping stations, and related tasks, working outdoors in various conditions.

Responsibilities include assisting with inspections, repairs, and equipment operation, as well as communicating with property owners during home visits. Overtime may be required for scheduled and emergency work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
• Two years of related work experience are required; licenses are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of pumping stations, water tanks, outfalls, and equipment.
• Read meters, record water/sewer usage, and interact with residents when accessing homes.
• Assist with sewer line inspections, seals, hydrant flushing, and leak detection.
• Operate department equipment including pumps, generators, rodding machines, and vehicles.
• Mark out water and sewer mains and services; support emergency repairs as needed.
• Be available for scheduled and emergency overtime; perform similar duties as directed.

Skills

Meter reading

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL with air brake and Tanker endorsement

Grade 1 Water Distribution License

Grade 1 Collection License (preferred)

Job description

SUMMARY:

Assists Mechanic/Technician/Pipefitters in the activities of the department, including Meter reading, maintenance of pumping stations and property, construction and repair of mains, lines and manholes, video inspection, sealing and similar duties. May be exposed to storm events as well as traffic, toxic chemicals and electrical hazards, below-ground structures, and trenches.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in maintenance of pumping stations, water tanks, outfalls, and equipment. Assists in troubleshooting for malfunctioning equipment, collection system, and distribution system as directed. Maintains property surrounding pump stations.
• Reads meters, records water and sewer usage, both on a predetermined schedule and when assigned; deals directly with property owners when needing to enter homes. Checks meters when malfunction is suspected, repairs and replaces meters, and installs outside readers.
• Assists with masonry work, Video inspections and sealing of sewer lines, manhole inspections, leak detection, hydrant flushing, grease and root control, sewer cleaning and the like.
• Operates equipment the department has, including pumps, compressors, generators, rodding machines, tractors, lawn equipment, vehicles, snow removal equipment, etc.
• Mark out-of-water, sewer mains and services.
• Assists Mechanic/Technician/Pipefitters with maintenance, repairs, and emergency repairs of the distribution and collection system.
• Must be available for scheduled and emergency overtime.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and complexity, as directed.

REQUIRED*:

High school diploma or equivalent, Commercial Driver’s License (with air brake and Tanker endorsement), Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Preferred but not required: Grade 1 Water Distribution License; Grade 1 Collection License.

EOE/AA