What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Systems Maintenance Craftsperson/MEO position at City of Cambridge Massachusetts?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Water System Maintenance Craftsperson performs skilled manual work in the construction, operation and maintenance of water systems including work on reservoirs, water gates, drains, mains and connectors; lays and connects service pipes with street mains and meters; locates and repairs water leaks; installs fire hydrants; operates water gates; turns on water for new service; inspects work of laborers and maintenance workers to see that it conforms with the specifications and blueprints; installs water meters; operates related motor equipment, shuts down mains in the street; assists with snow removal i.e. plowing shoveling; and other related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
- Two years of experience in water works construction or underground utility construction or an equivalent combination of both.
- A valid Grade 1 Distribution (D1) Full Operator certificate or Operator-in-Training certificate may be substituted for the required experience.
- Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques related to the installation and maintenance of water mains or underground utilities.
- A valid Class D driver's license is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Heavy work involving operating 90 lb. jackhammer, shoveling, lifting, climbing in and out of excavations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Outdoors, varying weather conditions.
A DDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement) :
DOCUMENT REQUIRED :
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