Public Works Technician Water Sewer Drains
Public Works Technician Water Sewer Drains
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Job Description
Description
The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Public Works Technician within the Water Sewer Drains division of the Department of Public Works. The Public Work Technician performs primarily general maintenance and repair functions related to backflow prevention and cross connection control tasks.
Employees classified in the Public Works Technician job title are expected to assist in other than their primary division and may therefore be requested to perform other tasks as assigned.
This position is ideal for those looking to continue their career within municipal government while being provided great benefits such as employerpaid training opportunities professional development and certification opportunities comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage options and more. For a full list of benefit offerings please view the Benefits tab at the top of the posting on our applicant portal.
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Duties and Responsibilities
These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:
- Perform general maintenance and repair functions in support of the Public Works Department.
- Perform skilled technical maintenance equipment operation and laboring functions in one or more Public Works divisions including the use of heavy and light hydraulic and motorized or specialized equipment as required.
- Administer the operation of the backflow prevention and cross connection control program to maintain the infrastructure and integrity of the water system
- Cross Connection Control: To perform the necessary surveys required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection annually of all commercially operated facilities in the Town of Needham for the purpose of identifying cross connections to the potable water supply
- Backflow Prevention: To conduct regular inspections and perform annual tests on various sizes of backflow prevention devices i.e. check valves
- Document report and record in database form of such backflow prevention devices issue violations and followup on required scheduled corrected solutions.
- Operate light and heavy motorized equipment at an intermediate level and utilize hand and power tools as required.
- Provide assistance to outside contractors engaged in construction and repair activities.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean safe and operable condition and adhere to applicable health and safety rules and regulations.
- Mandatory participation in the Snow & Ice Program including treating roads with salt/chemical spreaders plowing snow hauling and inspecting and maintaining all equipment used.
Requirements
- A valid Drivers License
- CDL Class B at minimum
- Appropriate certifications in Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control and training prior to hire or within 6 months upon hire
The following requirements may be substitutedby any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the job:
- Four 4 years of High School plus elementary technical training acquired on the job or through one 1 year or less of technical or business school
- One 1 to three 3 years of experience
Preferred but not Required Qualifications:
- Water Distribution license (D1 is preferred or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
- CDL Class A
- OSHA 10 Occupational Safety and Health Training Certificate
Supplemental Information
PreHire Process:
For positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) the Town of Needham conducts preemployment drug testing and postemployment random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with U.S. DOT Regulations. Applicants are subject to a Criminal Offender Record Inquiry (CORI) check.
How to Apply:
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on May 7 2025.
The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race age gender national origin disability religion or belief sexual orientation marriage/civil partnership pregnancy/maternity veteran status or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview please contact us at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
