What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Only - Water Handler position at Town of Bridgewater MA?
NOTICE OF JOB POSTING
Open to current members of Town of Bridgewater AFSCME union only
POSITION TITLE: WATER HANDLER
DPW – WATER DIVISION
AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 8
FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
PAY RANGE: $52,352.04 TO $70,373.16 PER YEAR
Position Overview
Open to current members of Town of Bridgewater AFSCME union only
POSITION TITLE: WATER HANDLER
DPW – WATER DIVISION
AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 8
FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
PAY RANGE: $52,352.04 TO $70,373.16 PER YEAR
Position Overview
- Operate and repair chemical pumps and motors of all kinds
- Always maintain chemical pumps and motors in a clean and fully operational condition
- Always handle water treatment chemicals safely
- Perform maintenance at all Water Treatment Plants and Pump Houses.
- Keep all Water Treatment Plants, Pump Houses, and Water Towers clean, both inside and out.
- Perform other duties within the Water Department as needed
- Upgrade license certification as required if the Board of Water Registrars updates the Town’s certification requirements
- Perform all tasks as assigned or required by the Water Superintendent
- Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
- Must obtain a Grade 1-OIT license within 90 days of hire.
- Grade 1-T in full license must be obtained within 14 months of date that the requisite Grade 1-OIT license was awarded.
- Thereafter, employees are encouraged to seek their Grade 2-T license.
- This position requires certification from the Massachusetts Division of Registration for Drinking Water Facilities. If the Town's Water System is upgraded, must obtain a license as the system is rated
- High school diploma, trade school education, or equivalent training and experience.
- Knowledge of water treatment operations, equipment, and safety procedures
- Skill in operating, maintaining, and repairing pumps, motors, and related systems
- Ability to handle chemicals safely, perform physical labor, and work as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain records, and meet licensing requirements
Salary : $52,352