The Town of Sharon is accepting applications for the full-time (40 hours/week) position of Senior Water Technician within the Water Department.
The successful candidate will:
Work as part of a crew to repair leaks and main breaks install new services install and repair hydrants and repair gates.
Assist in the execution of projects and programs to repair maintain and construct water mains hydrants fire lines and other structures of the water distribution system.
Locate water mains and gate boxes. Locate and repairs curb boxes. May operate backhoe to dig water lines. Lays water pipe ensuring joints are properly sealed bed trench is properly prepared and backfilled accordingly; repair services and old lines. Handle asbestos pipes.
Test repair install and read water meters. Assemble disassemble and repair hydrants; sweat joints repair lead fittings and make general repairs to existing and new water installations. Flush hydrants in Spring and Fall.
Qualifications & Experience: High School Diploma Massachusetts Class B Commercial Drivers License Drinking Water Supply Facility Operators Grade III Distribution License Drinking Water Supply Facility Operators Grade I Treatment License. CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire.
Starting Annual Salary: $56014 with generous benefits including health dental vision life and disability insurance flexible spending accounts and retirement plans. Overtime opportunities available.
How to Apply/Deadline:Click on Apply Now(preferred) or send cover letter and resume to Town Administrators Office Sharon Town Offices 90 South Main Street Sharon MA 02067; or email cover letter and resume in a single PDF to .
Applications received by July 10 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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