DPW: Sewer Collections Systems Operator

Job Description

Operator installs, repairs, and maintains wastewater machinery such as pumps, motors, generators, valves, chlorinating equipment, engines, gate valves, piping, flow recording and other equipment   involved in the collection and treatment wastewater.

• Performs periodic preventive maintenance and emergency troubleshooting.
• Performs pipefitting, welding electrical and other skills, where permitted by licensing law, and in-house cleaning.
• Acts as work leader in the supervision of small work crews.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Massachusetts CDL Class B Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement.

New England Voluntary Collection System Certification Grade IV.Knowledge of tools and technology used in the maintenance and repair of the town’s wastewater machinery and equipment.  Performs periodic preventive maintenance and emergency troubleshooting.

Candidate will have one year from the date of hire to obtain a Grade 1 New England Voluntary Collection System Certification.

Candidate will have two years from the date of hire to obtain a Grade 2 New England Voluntary Collection System Certification.

Candidate will have four years from the date of hire to obtain a Grade 3 New England Voluntary Collection System Certification.

Candidate will have seven years from the date of hire to obtain a Grade 4 New England Voluntary Collection System Certification.

Salary:  $31.0725 – $37.6514 hourly

Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.