Water Service Technician II

Town of Yarmouth, MA; Bass River (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Town of Yarmouth is hiring a Water Service Technician II to join the Water Division in a full-time role. The position reports to the Water Service Technician III/IV and may lead crews as needed.

Required is a high school diploma with hydraulics or chemistry coursework; MA licenses such as 2A and Grade I are listed as preferred. The job includes 40 hours per week with pay starting at $28.68/hour and ranging to $35.11/hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; hydraulics or chemistry coursework helpful.
• Experience in maintenance/repair of a public water system preferred; equivalent combine-education accepted.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain and repair municipal water supply and distribution facilities.
• May lead up to five full-time employees on teams.
• Follow prescribed procedures and OSHA regulations in field operations.
• Coordinate with inspectors and contractors as needed.
• Operate vehicles and machinery related to water system operations.

Skills

Public water system maintenance

OSHA regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma

hydraulics courses

Chemistry courses

Massachusetts Class D license

Massachusetts Hoisting Engineers License (2A)

Massachusetts Grade I Distribution or Grade I treatment license

Job description

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] .

Job Title: Water Service Technician II
Department/ Division: Public Works/Water
Union Affiliation: SEIU Local 888 Unit A
Status: Full-time
Pay Grade: 8
Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Rate: Expected starting pay $28.68 per hour ($28.68-$35.11 range), plus benefits

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Water Service Technician II to join their Water Division team!

Working under the general supervision of the Water Service Technician III, IV, Field Supervisor or the Production Supervisor, the Waster Service Technician II performs manual and supervisory work relating to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the municipal water supply and distribution facilities; performs similar or related work as required. Performs varied duties of both a mechanical and technical nature to maintain the plant, treatment and distribution system, following clearly prescribed procedures. May lead up to five full time employees

Examples of position specific duties* include:

• May assign daily work in the Supervisors absence. Acts as lead person and competent person on work crews. Follows applicable OSHA regulation as they pertain to the work environment
• Act as liaison with inspector with contractors
• Operates a variety of vehicles and machinery associated with the operation, maintenance and repair of the equipment, including light trucks, power tools, auxiliary engines, potable pumps and hand tools.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation supplemented by courses in hydraulics, chemistry, or related field; one year experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of a public water supply and distribution facility and related equipment preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of the general design and operation of a public water system. Working knowledge of government and industry stands governing water quality and public water system standards.

Possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license.

Possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineers License (2A)

Possess and maintain a Massachusetts Grade I Distribution or Grade I treatment license

The Town of Yarmouth is an affirmATIVE Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at [phone] x1274 or email [e-mail] for assistance.