What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Craftsman-Water position at CITY OF WESTFIELD MA?
MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMAN - WATER GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of skilled duties and manual labor
tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of main pipes,
reservoirs, gates and similar equipment and performs related work as
required. SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of the Foreman,
Working Foreman, Reservoir Caretaker, Senior Craftsman or Head Treatment
Plant Operator. May supervise the work of a small crew of workers of a
lower pay grade such as Maintenance Men. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITES: The essential functions or duties listed below are
intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a
logical assignment to the position. Disassemble and assemble hydrants
and valve mechanisms replacing worn and broken parts. Under supervision,
open and shut valves and gates and operate other equipment. Locate and
identify water system underground components. Perform routine operation
and maintenance tasks. Perform routine labor duties. Install, test and
perform required maintenance on pumps, valves, hydrants, mains,
services. Install, replace, repair and test water meters and other
system equipment. Maintains and cares for tools and equipment at the job
site. Operates motor vehicles consistent with license requirement.
Stores, cleans and locks up tools and equipment at the end of the
workday. Digging holes, trenches and other excavations, shoveling
materials and leveling areas. Loading and unloading supplies, assisting
in placing and holding heavy items in place, jackhammering street
pavement; mowing grass using hand or powered equipment. Clearing and
removing brush and parts of trees. Removing snow and ice using manual or
small powered equipment. Craftsman uses jackhammers and standard hand
tools such as; shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small
power tools Such other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or equivalent. Mechanical experience
required. Valid Massachusetts driver\'s license. Massachusetts D1
Drinking Water Operators License or the ability to obtain necessary
licenses within six months of hire.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of skilled duties and manual labor
tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of main pipes,
reservoirs, gates and similar equipment and performs related work as
required. SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of the Foreman,
Working Foreman, Reservoir Caretaker, Senior Craftsman or Head Treatment
Plant Operator. May supervise the work of a small crew of workers of a
lower pay grade such as Maintenance Men. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITES: The essential functions or duties listed below are
intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a
logical assignment to the position. Disassemble and assemble hydrants
and valve mechanisms replacing worn and broken parts. Under supervision,
open and shut valves and gates and operate other equipment. Locate and
identify water system underground components. Perform routine operation
and maintenance tasks. Perform routine labor duties. Install, test and
perform required maintenance on pumps, valves, hydrants, mains,
services. Install, replace, repair and test water meters and other
system equipment. Maintains and cares for tools and equipment at the job
site. Operates motor vehicles consistent with license requirement.
Stores, cleans and locks up tools and equipment at the end of the
workday. Digging holes, trenches and other excavations, shoveling
materials and leveling areas. Loading and unloading supplies, assisting
in placing and holding heavy items in place, jackhammering street
pavement; mowing grass using hand or powered equipment. Clearing and
removing brush and parts of trees. Removing snow and ice using manual or
small powered equipment. Craftsman uses jackhammers and standard hand
tools such as; shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small
power tools Such other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or equivalent. Mechanical experience
required. Valid Massachusetts driver\'s license. Massachusetts D1
Drinking Water Operators License or the ability to obtain necessary
licenses within six months of hire.