Water-Sewer Operators

Job Description

The town of Maynard is seeking qualified and credentialed Water and Sewer Operators.

SUMMARY
Responsible for supervising work crews in the maintenance of the town’s water treatment plants. Work includes the repair of water treatment facilities and related equipment, managing distribution sampling and all chemical ordering required for treatment operations (CL2, KOH, KMno4) and any future products. Assist and work with Water and Sewer Foreman to ensure a proper system is maintained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Inspects all water treatment plants and permitted water sources daily to ensure they meet and exceed DEP requirements. Ensure treatment system is meeting and exceeding federal and state requirements 310CMR 22 and Safe Water Drinking Act. Check pumps, motors and chemical feed systems. Maintain a state-mandated water quality residual in treatment plants and distribution system. Assist in future treatment plants and techniques. Any issues in distribution and sewer system will also be completed to assist Water and Sewer Foreman.
May operate hand tools including pick and shovel; operate power tools including drills, pipe cutter, pipe locator, leak locator, tapping machine, jack hammer, water pumps; may operate trucks and other heavy equipment in construction and maintenance projects. Prepare necessary reports and maintain required records.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory activities include assigning/reviewing work, conducting orientation for new employees, providing performance feedback, and recommending hiring decisions. Assist Water and Sewer Foreman in operation requirements.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Assist Water and Sewer Foreman for accurate payroll records.
– May respond to miscellaneous requests, such as the turn-on and shut off of service.
– May assist in property and watershed improvements.

REPORTS TO: Water and Sewer Foreman

REQUIRED: Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s license, Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Distribution license D2, Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Treatment license T2.

PREFERRED: Class 2B-1C Hoisting license, CDL Class B with air brakes, Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Treatment license T3, Backflow Testers and Inspectors license. Any and all combination will be considered more advantageous.

COMPENSATION: Grade E, Step 3: $33.82 to Grade G, Step 4: $40.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications, ability and skill. Excellent benefits package. 40-hour work week, non-exempt. Position requires working some weekends and on-call responsibilities. Position is available immediately – open until filled.