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JOB TITLE: TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES – WATER DIVISION
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT
UNION/NON-UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL #404
The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Treatment Plant Operator position (TPO). Working under Water Superintendent, Head Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Treatment Plant Operator, the TPO operates and maintains machinery and equipment in and around water treatment plants and appurtenant facilities as necessary for the supply and purification of water prior to delivery to the drinking water distribution system of the City.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The incumbent works in various dynamic municipal buildings and locations. While performing the duties of the Treatment Plant Operator, the incumbent is required to: interact and communicate frequently with the public, government officials, other staff members and boards, and/or third parties transacting business with the City. Frequent periods of outside work may be entailed, subject to all weather conditions and extremes. Incumbent may be required to work at any time during the 24-hour day to respond to weather-related or emergency needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical ability and agility sufficient to operate valves, gates and other equipment as required in treatment facility or pumping operation and control involving the entry into manholes and vaults, climbing ladders, cross-county travel etc. Lift up to 50 lbs.
HOURS
40 Hours per week. M-F
SALARY
Starting rate $18.72 - $19.87 per hour
Annual Increases up to $25.92 per hour
With T1 license
Starting rate $20.61 -$21.87 per hour
Annual increases up to $28.53 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Company DescriptionThe City of Pittsfield is the cultural, commercial, legal, and medical center of the Berkshires – a region renowned for its wonderful people, outstanding standard of living, beautiful landscapes, and the finest in cultural and recreational attractions.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
BenefitsOther
$45k-63k (estimate)
10/18/2023
05/13/2024
cityofpittsfield.org
PITTSFIELD, MA
200 - 500
1976
CHARLES GRADY
<$5M
MISSION The mission of the Pittsfield Fire Department PFD is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, while providing them a high quality of emergency and life safety services. It also provides medical services in cooperation with the private ambulance service within the city on a 24 hour a day basis.