Special Laborer 1 Water & Sewer

Town of Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marblehead is seeking a motivated helper to assist technicians in maintaining pumping stations, water tanks, and sewer infrastructure. You will read meters, assist in inspections, and support emergency and routine repairs of the distribution and collection systems.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, plus at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (with air brake and Tanker endorsement) is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
• Preferred: Grade 1 Water Distribution License; Grade 1 Collection License.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintenance of pumping stations, water tanks, outfalls, and equipment.
• Reads meters and records water/sewer usage; coordinates entry into homes when needed.
• Assists with sewer line inspections, sealing, and manhole inspections; leak detection and hydrant flushing.

Skills

Meter reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Operates equipment the department has, including pumps, compressors, generators, rodding machines, tractors, lawn equipment, vehicles, snow removal equipment, etc.
5. Mark out-of-water, sewer mains and services.
6. Assists Mechanic/Technician/Pipefitters with maintenance, repairs, and emergency repairs of the distribution and collection system.
7. Must be available for scheduled and emergency overtime.
8. 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