Water & Sewer Craftsman-HMEO w/CDL Craftsman

City of Everett; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 93,383,000 - 105,103,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Everett is seeking a skilled Water/Wastewater Worker to perform maintenance on the city’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The incumbent will operate a range of equipment, maintain documentation, and support on-call rotations.

Work under general supervision with a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, as part of the DPW – Water department. Requires a high school diploma, MA license, and CDL Class B with Air Brakes Endorsement, plus 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mass driver’s license required.
• Valid MA license with no infractions in past 5 years.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes Endorsement required or obtainable within 6 months.
• Minimum 5 years of water/wastewater construction/maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Maintain logs and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Operate equipment including dump trucks, vactor/jet trucks, and various power tools.
• Respond to after-hours water emergencies and on-call duties.
• Ensure safety procedures; perform dig safe markouts and basic map reading.

Skills

Water/wastewater knowledge

OSHA regulations

Confined space entry

Reading maps

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mass driver’s license

MA license (valid, no infractions in past 5 years)

CDL Class B with Air Brakes Endorsement

5 years water/wastewater experience

Tools

Computer programs (Water & Sewer)

Job description

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Posting ID: 2026-0023

Posting Date: 05/13/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Department: DPW – Water

Vacancies: 1

Salary: $32.59 – $36.68

Grade: W9

Hours: 40 hours

Shift: Monday – Friday

Position Type: Union, Full Time

About The City Of Everett

A desirable place to live, work, and visit, the City of Everett prides itself on its progress while remaining dedicated to future possibilities. Home to over 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and welcoming atmosphere. A once industrial City, Everett is now recognized as a melting pot for residents and newcomers alike.

Position Summary

The incumbent works under general supervision performing skilled work in the construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Includes but not limited to water mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters, and sewer mains
• Responsible for quality of work performed by the crew in the absence of a working foreman or Supervisor
• Maintain logs and documentation of all maintenance done on the city’s water distribution and wastewater collections system.
• Maintain, Install, and repair valves, hydrants, services, mains and water meters
• Operates valves for valve exercising, planned shut downs, and emergency situations
• Operate hydrants during hydrant flushing, preventive maintenance, or corrective maintenance. Record flows, and identify any repair needed.
• Collect samples as needed
• Enters confined spaces using gas detectors, blowers, harnesses and tripods in accordance with established safety procedures
• Operate equipment and motorized vehicles such as: dump truck, vactor truck, jet truck, valve truck compressors, jackhammers, saws, drills, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic powered tools and similar equipment and tools.
• Restore roads, sidewalks, and other work sites to original condition after work has been completed
• Perform safety inspections of all equipment
• Clean and maintains tools and equipment.
• Share rotational on call/ stand by duties, which includes being available 24/7 nights, weekends, and holidays
• Respond to all after hour water emergencies
• Perform Dig Safe mark outs
• Knowledge of proper water and Sewer pipe repair practices
• Knowledge of proper valve, hydrant, and service repair and installation techniques
• Ability to use and understand all computer programs used by the Water & Sewer Departments
• Ability to read basic water department maps and records
• Ability to follow directions of supervisors

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water and wastewater collection systems maintenance and construction
• Knowledge of hydraulics and basic principles of a water distribution and wastewater collections system
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Including: experience with trench work, shoring, and confined space entry
• Knowledge of proper water and Sewer pipe repair practices
• Knowledge of proper valve, hydrant, and service repair and installation techniques
• Ability to use and understand all computer programs used by the Water & Sewer Departments
• Ability to read basic water department maps and records
• Ability to follow directions of supervisors

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mass driver’s license
• Valid and active MA license with no infractions in the past 5 years
• CDL Class B license, or must be attainable in the first 6 months of employment, with Air Brakes Endorsement
• 5 years of experience performing water /wastewater construction and maintenance work.
• Confined Space Entry Trained

Physical Demand And Work Environment

• Most work is out of doors; therefore, the incumbent is often exposed to poor weather conditions
• Physical demands may include: climbing, crawling, heavy physical labor, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, and/or pushing objects weighing up to 90 pounds
• Operating manual and power hand tools, operating light and heavy construction equipment,
• Working in cramped spaces, working outside and underground
• May be exposed to dust, dirt, electrical hazards, high or low temperatures, noise, toxic materials, vibration, wetness, humidity, traffic hazards and confined space work

The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…?