Water Treatment Apprentice: Operator in Training

Braintreema; Braintree, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Braintree is offering a Water Apprentice Program at the Tri-Town Water Treatment Plant. This entry-level role supports certified operators in daily operation, monitoring and maintenance while you receive structured classroom instruction and on‑the‑job training guiding you toward qualification for the W-4T classification.

You will learn treatment processes, collect samples, operate gauges and SCADA, perform routine maintenance, and participate in safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T1 Water Treatment Operator Certification within six months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T2 Water Treatment Operator Certification within eighteen months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T3 Water Treatment Operator Certification within thirty months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators in operation of pumps, filters, chemical feed systems, valves and related equipment.
• Learn treatment processes, water quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collect water samples and assist with laboratory testing and recordkeeping.
• Monitor gauges, meters, SCADA systems and alarms and report abnormal conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Assist in adjusting treatment processes under supervision of certified operators.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and maintenance records.
• Respond to emergencies and assist during equipment failures and power outages.
• Attend required classroom instruction and complete Apprentice Program milestones.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Learn water treatment processes

Mechanical aptitude

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

SCADA systems

Job description

The Town of Braintree is offering a Water Apprentice Program at the Tri-Town Water Treatment Plant. This entry-level role supports certified operators in daily operation, monitoring and maintenance while you receive structured classroom instruction and on‑the‑job training guiding you toward qualification for the W-4T classification.

You will learn treatment processes, collect samples, operate gauges and SCADA, perform routine maintenance, and participate in safety training.