Maintenance Craftsman-Water

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 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.
• 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.

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.