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rel="noopener noreferrer"} JOB TITLE: WATER MACHINERY REPAIR PERSON
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES - WATER & SEWER DIVISION
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT UNION/NON-UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL
#404 The City of Pittsfield\'s Department of Public Utilities, Water &
Sewer Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position
of Water Machinery Repair Person. The Water Machinery Repair Person
installs, maintains, and repairs equipment used in the distribution,
collection, and treatment of potable and non-potable water and sewage.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to
promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and
on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly
encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals,
bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply
for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse
perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to
our public service. RESPONSIBILITIES - Installs, maintains, and repairs
machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, generators, valves,
chlorinators, engines, gates, process piping, etc., as may be required
or related to the distribution, collection, handling, or treatment of
potable or non-potable water and sewage. - Performs periodic preventive
maintenance and emergency troubleshooting and repairs and maintains
potable pumps and conveyors, booster pumps, filter bed equipment, and
related machinery and equipment. - Performs minor or incidental repairs
on motorized equipment and vehicles used in support of the operation of
the water treatment and/or distribution or sewage collection and
treatment systems. - May perform pipefitting, welding, or other skilled
duties as may be required to accomplish required repairs. - Performs
landscape maintenance and incidental building and structural maintenance
as directed. - Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS -
Candidate must be eighteen years of age with a high school diploma or
equivalent. - Two years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical
equipment and systems involving pumps, motors, engines, valves,
plumbing, collector mechanisms, etc. - Physical ability and agility
sufficient to operate valves and equipment, climb tanks, enter vaults
and underground tanks through small access manways, work outside in all
weather conditions, lift up to 50lbs. from ground to shoulder height,
open manhole covers, etc. - Knowledge of and familiarity with the
capabilities and use of small hand and power tools. - Familiarity with
the basics of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control
systems. - Valid driver\'s license. - Valid Grade 1 Massachusetts
Drinking Water Operator\'s License must be obtained within two years of
appointment. - Ability to deal effectively and interact with people on
an up-beat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances. HOURS
7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday 40 hours per week SALARY Starting
salary \$18.73 - \$19.87 per hour Annual increases up to \$25.92 With
Distribution 1 or Treatment 1 License Starting salary \$20.61 - \$21.87
per hour Annual increases up to \$28.53