Utilities Maintenance Person

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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