Water & Sewer Craftsman-HMEO w/CDL Craftsman

About the role

A desirable place to live, work, and visit, the City of Everett prides itself on its progress while remaining dedicated to future possibilities. Home to over 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and welcoming atmosphere. A once industrial City, Everett is now recognized as a melting pot for residents and newcomers alike.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to the water distribution and wastewater collection systems (water mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters, sewer mains)
• Responsible for quality of work performed by the crew in the absence of a working foreman or supervisor
• Maintain logs and documentation of all maintenance done on the city’s water distribution and wastewater collection system
• Maintain, install, and repair valves, hydrants, services, mains and water meters
• Operate valves for valve exercising, planned shut downs, and emergency situations
• Operate hydrants during hydrant flushing, preventive maintenance, or corrective maintenance; record flows and identify any repair needed
• Collect samples as needed
• Enter confined spaces using gas detectors, blowers, harnesses and tripods in accordance with established safety procedures
• Operate equipment and motorized vehicles such as: dump truck, vactor truck, jet truck, valve truck, compressors, jackhammers, saws, drills, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic powered tools and similar equipment
• Restore roads, sidewalks, and other work sites to original condition after work has been completed
• Perform safety inspections of all equipment
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment
• Share rotational on‑call/stand‑by duties, which includes being available 24/7 nights, weekends, and holidays
• Respond to all after‑hour water emergencies
• Perform Dig Safe mark outs

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; valid Massachusetts driver’s license with no infractions in the past 5 years; CDL Class B license (or obtainable within first 6 months) with Air Brakes endorsement; 5 years of experience performing water/wastewater construction and maintenance work; Confined Space Entry trained.

Knowledge of proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water and wastewater collection systems maintenance and construction; knowledge of hydraulics and basic principles of a water distribution and wastewater collection system; working knowledge of OSHA regulations including trench work, shoring, and confined space entry; knowledge of proper water and sewer pipe repair practices; knowledge of proper valve, hydrant, and service repair and installation techniques; ability to use and understand all computer programs used by the Water & Sewer Departments; ability to read basic water department maps and records; ability to follow directions of supervisors.

Physical demands include outdoor work in varied weather; climbing, crawling, heavy physical labor, kneeling, crouching, lifting/carrying/pushing objects up to 90 pounds; operating manual and power hand tools, light and heavy construction equipment; working in cramped spaces, underground; exposure