What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Craftsperson position at City of Easthampton?
The City of Easthampton is seeking to fill the position of Water Craftsperson with its Department of Public Works. This position involves skilled technical and manual work installing, maintaining, and servicing the city water system; operating and maintaining equipment used in testing the city's water supply; operating, maintaining, and repairing the city pumping station; and performing general water system activities.
Job Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: $25.30 - $26.58
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Installs, maintains, and services the water system; locates and repairs water mains; lays water pipe, ensuring joints are properly sealed, bed trench is properly prepared and backfilled accordingly; installs, repairs, replaces old lines.
- Monitors pumping stations; reads and records instrument readings to ensure proper operation; monitors the municipal water supply.
- May perform sampling of drinking water to ensure quality and safety of the municipal water supply.
- Installs, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; installs, reads, repairs, and replaces water meters.
- Collects data and maintains records in compliance with local and state requirements.
- Performs similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent; one or more years of related work experience or technical training to perform assigned duties at the journeyman level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
- Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License
- Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting Engineer’s License desirable
- Massachusetts Water Distribution License Grade 1
- Massachusetts Water Treatment License Grade 1 desirable
- OSHA 10 Certification.
TO APPLY
Applicants who wish to be considered may submit a completed application to the Human Resources Department, Municipal Building, 50 Payson Ave, Easthampton, MA 01027, or email their application to personnel@easthamptonma.gov on or before the closing date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.30 - $26.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- MA Class B Commercial Drivers License (Required)
- MA Class 2A Hoisting Engineer's License (Preferred)
- MA Water Distribution License, Grade 1 (Preferred)
- MA Water Treatment License, Grade 1 (Preferred)
- OSHA 10 Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $27
