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Wastewater Specialist

City of Greenfield
Greenfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Specialist position at City of Greenfield?

This position requires a 5C Massachusetts Wastewater License. The City is offering a $8,000 sign on bonus. The first installment of $4,000 will be upon completion of the 90 day probationary period, and the second installment of $4,000 will be disbursed upon 1 year of service at the city’s Water Pollution Control Facility.

City of Greenfield

Operator/ Wastewater Specialist

Department of Public Works

Full time, benefited position

Technical and highly responsible work in the operation and maintenance of a large Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), Water Supply & Treatment Facilities (WS&T), and water/wastewater pumping stations. Responsible for instructing, directing, and setting up for a group of employees in the operation of the water/wastewater facilities. Operates water and wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and chemical feed, pumping and disposal equipment.

Five or more years of responsible wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance experience. Familiarity with the operation methods, materials, equipment. High School or trade school diploma required; Associates Degree with a concentration in environmental science or related field preferred. Shall have completed a minimum of 20 class hours in technical courses or workshops related to the wastewater field, engineering, water quality or mechanical or control systems field; or a combination of education and experience.

Overtime hours are required on alternating weekends and staggered holidays.

Must possess valid Massachusetts Class B Operator's License (CDL) with Air Brake Certification or able to obtain; HEML Hoisting license or able to obtain. A grade 5C license from the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in order to operate all city wastewater treatment facilities.

Must successfully pass CORI/ SORI checks; must have an acceptable driving record and be insurable under city's policy; must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen pursuant to the DOT Regulations.

Salary Range $55,910.40 - $69,222.40 DOE

Position description and employment application available at: www.greenfield-ma.gov

or Human Resources, City Hall, 14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301

Please mail your application to the address above or via email to: h.r@greenfield-ma.gov

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,910.40 - $69,222.40 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,910 - $69,222

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