What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water & Sewer Maintenance Person position at City of Pittsfield?
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position. JOB TITLE: WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE PERSON DEPARTMENT:
Department Of Public Utilities - Water/Sewer 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
currently seeking to fill the position of Water & Sewer Maintenance
Person. This individual is responsible for performing skilled manual and
equipment-assisted work, and operates hydraulic equipment and vehicles
in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water distribution
and sewage collection systems. The incumbent will be required to be
available to respond to emergency & trouble calls on a rotating 24 hour
a day basis. 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 - Performs Skilled
manual & equipment-assisted work in the construction, operation &
maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection systems,
including work on reservoirs, valves, water & sewer pipes, pumping
stations, manholes, vaults etc., operates valves and stops to turn water
or sewage on or off. - Operates loaders, backhoes, heavy trucks and
specialized sewer cleaning equipment in the performance of duties
assigned, including snow clearance and salting or sanding. Performs
daily servicing and maintenance on equipment assigned. - Cuts, lays, and
caulks water & sewer pipes using machine or hand tools; performs masonry
duties in the construction of manholes and catch basins and other system
brick, block, or concrete structures; pumps water from trenches and
pits, digs, braces and backfills excavations for the purpose of
constructing or maintaining water distribution or sewer collection
systems, and replaces worn or broken parts in water distribution or
sewage collection systems. - Reads, installs or replaces water meters
and checks them for over/under registration. - May work with contractors
in the marking out and/or location of water and sewer pipe and
appurtenant devices and structures during construction or excavation. -
Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma
or equivalent. - Two years\' experience operating heavy equipment such
as trucks, snowplows, loader/backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, tractors,
etc. - Two years\' experience as a pipe layer or equivalent in the
construction or maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection
systems. - Demonstrated ability to read and use drawings and utility
service maps. - Valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver\'s License
with Air Brake endorsement and 2B Hoisting License. Within six months of
appointment, incumbent must obtain a Tanker endorsement to the CDL. -
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to
establish positive public relations for the municipality and department,
and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. HOURS
Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM 40 hours a week (Incumbent shall be
required to work any time during the 24 hour day to respond to weather
related/emergency needs) SALARY Starting rate \$19.10 - \$20.27 per hour
Annual Increases up to \$26.44 per hour With Distribution 1 or Treatment
1 License Starting salary \$21.02 - \$22.30 per hour Annual increases up
to \$29.10
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position. JOB TITLE: WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE PERSON DEPARTMENT:
Department Of Public Utilities - Water/Sewer 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
currently seeking to fill the position of Water & Sewer Maintenance
Person. This individual is responsible for performing skilled manual and
equipment-assisted work, and operates hydraulic equipment and vehicles
in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water distribution
and sewage collection systems. The incumbent will be required to be
available to respond to emergency & trouble calls on a rotating 24 hour
a day basis. 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 - Performs Skilled
manual & equipment-assisted work in the construction, operation &
maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection systems,
including work on reservoirs, valves, water & sewer pipes, pumping
stations, manholes, vaults etc., operates valves and stops to turn water
or sewage on or off. - Operates loaders, backhoes, heavy trucks and
specialized sewer cleaning equipment in the performance of duties
assigned, including snow clearance and salting or sanding. Performs
daily servicing and maintenance on equipment assigned. - Cuts, lays, and
caulks water & sewer pipes using machine or hand tools; performs masonry
duties in the construction of manholes and catch basins and other system
brick, block, or concrete structures; pumps water from trenches and
pits, digs, braces and backfills excavations for the purpose of
constructing or maintaining water distribution or sewer collection
systems, and replaces worn or broken parts in water distribution or
sewage collection systems. - Reads, installs or replaces water meters
and checks them for over/under registration. - May work with contractors
in the marking out and/or location of water and sewer pipe and
appurtenant devices and structures during construction or excavation. -
Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma
or equivalent. - Two years\' experience operating heavy equipment such
as trucks, snowplows, loader/backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, tractors,
etc. - Two years\' experience as a pipe layer or equivalent in the
construction or maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection
systems. - Demonstrated ability to read and use drawings and utility
service maps. - Valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver\'s License
with Air Brake endorsement and 2B Hoisting License. Within six months of
appointment, incumbent must obtain a Tanker endorsement to the CDL. -
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to
establish positive public relations for the municipality and department,
and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. HOURS
Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM 40 hours a week (Incumbent shall be
required to work any time during the 24 hour day to respond to weather
related/emergency needs) SALARY Starting rate \$19.10 - \$20.27 per hour
Annual Increases up to \$26.44 per hour With Distribution 1 or Treatment
1 License Starting salary \$21.02 - \$22.30 per hour Annual increases up
to \$29.10
Salary : $20 - $22