Water Meter Foreperson

Town of Brookline; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 3,830,072 - 5,454,951; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

The Town of Brookline is seeking a Water Meter Foreperson to oversee the installation, testing, and repair of water meters within the Department of Public Works. This position requires strong mechanical skills, relevant experience, and a valid Massachusetts CDL Class D License.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining records, testing backflow preventors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $33.70 and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with water meters or related environments.
• Knowledge of methods and tools for testing and repair of water meters.
• Valid Massachusetts CDL Class D License and Cross Connection Control Tester Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect the installation and repair of water meters.
• Maintain records of testing and repairs; manage inventory of meters.
• Conduct testing of backflow preventors and plan installations.

Skills

Testing, installing and repairing water meters

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Water Meter Foreperson – Utilities

Department: Department of Public Works – Water and Sewer Division

Hourly Rate: $33.70 per hour, plus excellent benefits

The Brookline DPW is seeking an experienced Water Meter Foreperson to lead a crew in maintaining and testing, installation and repair of water meters; conducting backflow testing, cross-connection surveys, reporting, and other related work, as required.

Key Responsibilities

Layout, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates installing, testing and repairing water meters; process work orders for installation and repair of water meters; maintain records of meter locations by street address and serial number.

Maintain records of testing and repairs; maintain inventory of meters; submit requisitions to the Operations Manager for purchase of meters and related parts, tools and supplies.

Perform testing of backflow preventors; plan for the installation of backflow prevention devices; obtain testing schedules and make appointments for required inspections of reduced pressure backflows and double check value assemblies that have been approved; rebuild town-owned backflow devices.

Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2-3 years of experience testing, installing and repairing water meters, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class D, is required, as well as, MA Cross Connection Control Tester/Surveyor Certification. The ideal candidate has knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and material relating to the testing, installation and repair of water meters, including remote reading devices; knowledge of system repair, water testing and backflow testing; general knowledge of the operation of a water system and its component parts.

Ability to troubleshoot problems and recognize conditions requiring the replacement of water meters and establish working relationships with the general public and plumbers.

Mechanical, troubleshooting and communication skills.

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$33.70 hourly plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. Position open until filled.

Please indicate in your resume or application that you have a Valid CDL Class D License.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.