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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

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.