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The Town of Ashland (12.9 sq. mi., pop. 18,853), seeks candidates for Water Technician I in the Water & Sewer division of the Ashland Department of Public Works.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Water Technician I primarily performs work related to construction and maintenance of municipal water and sewer infrastructure. It involves frequent operation of vehicles as well as power- and manual-hand tools, under general supervision. The job responsibilities may include the following or other duties as assigned.
- Efficiently operates essential W&S Equipment needed to perform maintenance and repairs to the Water Distribution System and Sewer Collection System;
- Performs water meter installations;
- Inspects, reports, and maintains pump stations;
- Inspects and maintains generators;
- Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment as directed;
- Efficiently and accurately performs dig safe mark-outs as directed:
- Reads and interprets engineering blueprints and specifications as they pertain to the water and sewer infrastructure and system;
- Maintains and records daily activity as directed;
- Performs hydrant replacement, maintenance and flushing as directed;
- Uses appropriate PPE on a daily basis;
- Performs all other duties pertaining to Wastewater and Water Distribution Technicians;
- Must be available for call-out at any time for emergency repairs or snow removal activities;
- May be required to be acting foreman when necessary;
- Participates in training related to Pumps, Valves, Electrical Systems, SCADA, Generators, and other key components and equipment related to the pump stations and the Water Distribution System;
- Performs all duties required of subordinates when necessary.
OUR DPW DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works serves our diverse community of employees and is a critical part of the Town's operations. Please visit https://www.ashlandmass.com/160/Department-of-Public-Works to read more about the Town's public works programs.
ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Water Tech I position requires a High School degree or equivalent plus a minimum of two - five years of experience in public works and/or the construction industry and basic computer skills for recording and research.
Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain through the Town of Ashland:
Licenses/Certifications (required):
- CDL Class B w/Air Brake Endorsement
- Hoisting 2A/1C and 4G
- Massachusetts Water Distribution I Certificate
- Backflow Prevention Certificate
- Tanker Endorsement
The Town reserves the right to make accommodations to attain said licenses and certifications when in the Town's best interests.
Additional Attributes:
- Follow directions on projects
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, coworkers, and the general public.
- Communicate effectively, confirming understanding if direction is given.
- Understand and properly operate tools and equipment.
- Understand and follow all safety procedures related to job responsibilities.
The Water Tech I is a full-time, 40 hour/week, non-exempt position represented by the DPW Union. Salary is based on the chart in the collective bargaining agreement for grade H05, which ranges from $25.47/hr to $33.83/hr. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of introduction and a resume along with an application at https://www.ashlandmass.com/597/Employment-Opportunities.
An application, cover letter and resumes may also be sent to humanresources@ashlandmass.com or by mail to: Human Resources Department, 101 Main St., Ashland, MA 01721. AA/EOE.