Skilled Laborer - Water & Sewer Division

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, repairing, and maintaining sewer pipes, water mains, services, and hydrants;
• Read, install, remove and dismantle interior and exterior water meters;
• Provides laboring services to the repair crew that includes repairing water and sewer main service and breaks, responding to service calls, and all other skilled labor;
• Maintain work area and equipment in safe, operable condition, adheres to all applicable safety and health rules and regulations, and provides on-call emergency assistance;
• Utilize hand tools, rake, shovel, operate power tools, and operate light hydraulic and small-motorized equipment on a beginner to intermediate skill level;
• Perform routine laboring duties of a skilled nature, alone or as part of a crew, such as digging, raking, lifting, carrying, shoveling, cleaning, sweeping, or repair work or tasks of similar complexity;
• Operate dump truck; provide on-call duties during water, sewer and snow emergencies, operating snow plowing and removal equipment;
• Serve as part of a work crew in other divisions;
• Assist other Town departments as required;
• And endeavor to continuously improve the services provided to the taxpayers.

Requirements

• To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least: General knowledge is equivalent to a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and the general public.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours, work outside in all weather conditions for frequent and extended periods, requiring the ability to lift, carry, and position heavy objects.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL within one year of hire (selected individual will remain in probationary period until they receive their Class B CDL if not received within the first six months).

Preferred Qualifications

• Class 2A1C Hoisting Engineer’s License
• Class A or B CDL with a N endorsement (tanker)

Supplemental Information

• This position offers some amazing perks to include:
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday (7am-4pm) and Friday (7am-12pm).
• Insurance Benefits covered on first day of hire (NO WAITING PERIOD).
• Town Retirement Pension plus an additional LIUNA Pension.
• Ability to make extra $$$ with overtime opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities available.
• In-house training for CDL ELDT (Entry Level Drivers Training).

Compensation

The pay range for FY 27 is from $ 24.5240- $33.2152 per hour, with annual step increases outlined in the union agreement.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in a single pdf to hr@natickma.org. If you prefer to complete an application, please visit https://www.natickma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15367/Employee-Application for an employment application. Completed applications should be submitted to hr@natickma.org for consideration. A review of resumes/applications will begin immediately. Candidates will be contacted for an interview if the qualifications are met. If you are interviewed, you will be required to submit two professional references. This position will remain open until it is filled. EOE