SALARY: \$53,307.80 - \$67,519.40 / annually Commensurate with
experience. Step Salary System to be awarded annually on the anniversary
date of hire and would typically start at Step 1. Please note the salary
range indicated is firm. Bargaining Unit: Water and Sewer REPORTS TO:
Works under the direct supervision of the General Foreman or
Construction Foreman, following department rules, regulations, safety
procedures and policies to complete assignments. Priorities are
Established By The Supervisor. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Water Division Performs semi-skilled manual work in construction,
operation and maintenance of either water and/or sewer systems
including, but not limited to, work on reservoirs, water gates, sewers,
side sewers, drains, mains, and connectors; cuts, lays and caulks water,
sewer or drainpipes, using machine or hand tools to force sealing
compound into joints to make them watertight; performs masonry duties in
the construction of manholes and other system brickwork structures,
works on various types of water pipes (PVC, CI, copper, etc.) and main
lines including valves and house service lines; pumps water from
trenches; digs, braces, and backfills excavation for the purpose of
locating pipe leaks or preparing areas for laying pipes; shuts off and
open gates and sidewalk stops; repair or replace worn or broken parts
such as pipes in water and sewer systems; installs and/or removes
household water meters. Drives dump truck, boom truck with pipe, pickup
truck while towing air compressor; picks up cold patch or asphalt for
plant; hauls gravel from screening plant to public work yards and to job
sites. Maintains pump stations, water tanks, buildings and gate houses;
keeps grounds clean and performs related maintenance work. Jackhammers
roads and floors; assists craftsmen. Lifts and carries iron pipes,
pumps, generators, gate boxes, cinder blocks, tools, and other heavy
objects. Cleans and unblocks sewer clogs; responds to back-ups in homes
and businesses; cleans up after back- ups, vacuums cellars and disposes
of sewerage; uses specialized equipment in freeing lines, such as jet
truck and rodder truck; may work with private contractors to help them
avoid hitting water or sewer mains and boxes during construction and
excavation; works in trenches and confined spaces to conduct repair and
reconstruction work; uses shovel and other tools and equipment during
construction and repair work; lifts tools, heavy supplies, manhole
covers, grates and other heavy objects; performs other related duties as
assigned by the Commissioner, Director of Operations, General Foreman or
designee. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Sewer Division Performs
semi-skilled manual work relating to installation, maintenance and
repair of the water supply system, water mains and services; performs
semi-skilled manual work in construction, operation and maintenance of
either water and/or sewer systems including, but not limited to, work on
reservoirs, water gates, sewers, side sewers, drains, mains, and
connectors; cuts, lays and caulks water, sewer or drainpipes, using
machine or hand tools to force sealing compound into joints to make them
watertight; performs masonry duties in the construction of manholes and
other system brickwork structures, works on various types of water pipes
(PVC, CI, copper, etc.) and main lines including valves and house
service lines; pumps water from trenches; digs, braces, and backfills
excavation for the purpose of locating pipe leaks or preparing areas for
laying pipes; shuts off and opens gates and sidewalk stops; repair or
replace worn or broken parts such as pipes in water and sewer systems;
installs and/or removes household water meters; marks locations of water
mains and services. Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Commercial
Driver\'s License Class B with air brakes. Partial description, click
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