What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Craftsman-DPW Water position at CITY OF WESTFIELD MA?
SENIOR MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMAN - DPW WATER GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of Journeyman level 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, or Head Treatment Plant Operator. May
supervise the work of a small crew of workers of a lower pay grade.
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. Perform required
maintenance of pumps, valves, hydrants, mains, services, meter and other
system equipment and instrumentation. Perform required maintenance of
buildings, grounds, vehicles, reservoirs and watershed. Install,
replace, repair and test water meters and other system equipment. Open
and shut valves and gates, and operate other system components and
equipment. Lay and connect service pipes with street mains. Install new
water mains, valves and hydrants. Direct emergency repair crews working
on water leaks and breaks. When required, supervises a small crew of
workers at a lower skill level such as maintenance craftsmen and
laborers. Inspects the work of maintenance craftsmen and laborers to
verify that it conforms to specifications and blueprints. Performs other
related work as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate
or equivalent. Massachusetts D2 Drinking Water Operators License or the
ability to obtain necessary licenses within six months of hire. Valid
Massachusetts Driver\'s License Class D required. Minimum of two (2)
years of full-time experience as a Water System maintenance Craftsman.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of the practices,
material and equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair
of municipal water systems Demonstrated ability to work from blueprints,
sketches, and layouts Demonstrated knowledge of operation and
maintenance of tools utilized to perform job, including the ability to
use various power, motorized, and hand tools/equipment Demonstrated
knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the
operation and maintenance of a municipal water drinking system Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to use measuring
devices in the performance of duties Ability to assess emergency
situations and take appropriate action Ability to follow departmental
rules, regulations, policies and practices in all aspects of duties
Ability to work courteously and harmoniously with City employees and the
public Ability to complete reports timely and accurately PHYSICAL,
MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS Physical Skills A significant portion of the
day is spent standing and bending. Frequent climbing, stooping,
kneeling, and crouching. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of
objects weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. 95% of work performed is
outside in varying degrees of temperature. Visual Skills Visual demands
require routinely reading documents for general understanding and
analytical purposes.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of Journeyman level 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, or Head Treatment Plant Operator. May
supervise the work of a small crew of workers of a lower pay grade.
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. Perform required
maintenance of pumps, valves, hydrants, mains, services, meter and other
system equipment and instrumentation. Perform required maintenance of
buildings, grounds, vehicles, reservoirs and watershed. Install,
replace, repair and test water meters and other system equipment. Open
and shut valves and gates, and operate other system components and
equipment. Lay and connect service pipes with street mains. Install new
water mains, valves and hydrants. Direct emergency repair crews working
on water leaks and breaks. When required, supervises a small crew of
workers at a lower skill level such as maintenance craftsmen and
laborers. Inspects the work of maintenance craftsmen and laborers to
verify that it conforms to specifications and blueprints. Performs other
related work as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate
or equivalent. Massachusetts D2 Drinking Water Operators License or the
ability to obtain necessary licenses within six months of hire. Valid
Massachusetts Driver\'s License Class D required. Minimum of two (2)
years of full-time experience as a Water System maintenance Craftsman.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of the practices,
material and equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair
of municipal water systems Demonstrated ability to work from blueprints,
sketches, and layouts Demonstrated knowledge of operation and
maintenance of tools utilized to perform job, including the ability to
use various power, motorized, and hand tools/equipment Demonstrated
knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the
operation and maintenance of a municipal water drinking system Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to use measuring
devices in the performance of duties Ability to assess emergency
situations and take appropriate action Ability to follow departmental
rules, regulations, policies and practices in all aspects of duties
Ability to work courteously and harmoniously with City employees and the
public Ability to complete reports timely and accurately PHYSICAL,
MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS Physical Skills A significant portion of the
day is spent standing and bending. Frequent climbing, stooping,
kneeling, and crouching. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of
objects weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. 95% of work performed is
outside in varying degrees of temperature. Visual Skills Visual demands
require routinely reading documents for general understanding and
analytical purposes.