Water Department Laborer

Job Description

The town of Somerset seeks applicants for the position of Water department Distribution Laborer for manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the Water department, water mains, service installations, hydrant maintenance and related work.

This is a full-time position, forty (40) hours per week, with a salary range of $24.4380 per hour to $27.2601 per hour, depending upon licenses. The successful candidate must be available after hours to respond to emergency situations involving water main and service breaks.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and one to three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience. Valid Class D Driver’s License. Hoisting and CDL licenses are preferred. Mechanical ability pertaining to plumbing or combination of equivalent education and experience. Familiarity with techniques of water distribution maintenance and use of repair equipment. Working knowledge of Department of Environmental Protection Agency regulations as they pertain the position. Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions. Moderate to strenuous physical effort required in the field under variable weather conditions and with some exposure to personal danger in the performance of their duties.

Application and job description are available at the office of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, 3249 County St. Somerset, MA 02726. Applicants should forward a resume and completed application to the address above in care of Superintendent Christopher Wickman.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applicants who have applied in the past must re-apply if they wish to be considered. The Town of Somerset is an AA/EEO employer.