Water & Sewer Technician – CDL-Qualified HMEO

City of Everett; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Everett seeks a skilled worker to support water distribution and wastewater systems. The incumbent performs skilled work under general supervision in construction and maintenance of these systems.

The position requires knowledge of water/wastewater practices, safety training, and ability to operate related equipment. It includes on-call duties, reading maps, and following supervisor directions for 40 hours per week in a union environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Maintenance skills

Reading blueprints/maps

OSHA safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid MA license with no infractions in past 5 years

Job description

City of Everett seeks a skilled worker to support water distribution and wastewater systems. The incumbent performs skilled work under general supervision in construction and maintenance of these systems.

The position requires knowledge of water/wastewater practices, safety training, and ability to operate related equipment. It includes on-call duties, reading maps, and following supervisor directions for 40 hours per week in a union environment.