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rel="noopener noreferrer"} JOB TITLE: WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE 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
Division, is currently seeking to fill the position of Water & Sewer
Maintenance Person. This individual is responsible for performing
skilled manual and equipment-assisted work, and operates hydraulic
equipment and vehicles in the construction, operation, and maintenance
of water distribution and sewage collection systems. The incumbent will
be required to be available to respond to emergency & trouble calls on a
rotating 24 hour a day basis. 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 -
Performs skilled manual & equipment-assisted work in the construction,
operation & maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection
systems, including work on reservoirs, valves, water & sewer pipes,
pumping stations, manholes, vaults etc., operates valves and stops to
turn water or sewage on or off. - Operates loaders, backhoes, heavy
trucks and specialized sewer cleaning equipment in the performance of
duties assigned, including snow clearance and salting or sanding.
Performs daily servicing and maintenance on equipment assigned. - Cuts,
lays, and caulks water & sewer pipes using machine or hand tools;
performs masonry duties in the construction of manholes and catch basins
and other system brick, block, or concrete structures; pumps water from
trenches and pits, digs, braces and backfills excavations for the
purpose of constructing or maintaining water distribution or sewer
collection systems, and replaces worn or broken parts in water
distribution or sewage collection systems. - Reads, installs or replaces
water meters and checks them for over/under registration. - May work
with contractors in the marking out and/or location of water and sewer
pipe and appurtenant devices and structures during construction or
excavation. - Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS - High
school diploma or equivalent. - Two years\' experience operating heavy
equipment such as trucks, snowplows, loader/backhoes, bulldozers,
loaders, tractors, etc. - Two years\' experience as a pipe layer or
equivalent in the construction or maintenance of water distribution and
sewage collection systems. - Demonstrated ability to read and use
drawings and utility service maps. - Valid Massachusetts Class B
Commercial Driver\'s License with Air Brake endorsement and 2B Hoisting
License. Within six months of appointment, incumbent must obtain a
Tanker endorsement to the CDL. - Able to communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations for the
municipality and department, and to interact effectively with a wide
variety of people. HOURS Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM 40 hours a
week (Incumbent shall be required to work any time during the 24 hour
day to respond to weather related/emergency needs) SALARY Starting rate
\$18.73 - \$19.87 per hour Annual increases up to \$25.92 per hour