NOTICE OF JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE: WATER HANDLER
DPW WATER DIVISION
AFSCME LOCAL 1700 GRADE 8
FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
HIRING RANGE: $51833.60 TO $57220.80 PER YEAR
FULL PAY RANGE: $51833.60 TO $68017.56 PER YEAR
Position Overview:
- Operate and repair chemical pumps and motors of all kinds
- Always maintain chemical pumps and motors in a clean and fully operational condition
- Always handle water treatment chemicals safely
- Perform maintenance at all Water Treatment Plants and Pump Houses.
- Keep all Water Treatment Plants Pump Houses and Water Towers clean both inside and out.
- Perform other duties within the Water Department as needed
- Upgrade license certification as required if the Board of Water Registrars updates the Towns certification requirements
- Perform all tasks as assigned or required by the Water Superintendent
Qualifications:
- Valid Massachusetts Drivers License
- Must obtain a Grade 1-OIT license within 90 days of hire.
- Grade 1-T in full license must be obtained within 14 months of date that the requisite Grade 1-OIT license was awarded.
- Thereafter employees are encouraged to seek their Grade 2-T license.
- This position requires certification from the Massachusetts Division of Registration for Drinking Water Facilities. If the Towns Water System is upgraded must obtain a license as the system is rated
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma trade school education or equivalent training and experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of water treatment operations equipment and safety procedures
- Skill in operating maintaining and repairing pumps motors and related systems
- Ability to handle chemicals safely perform physical labor and work as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions maintain records and meet licensing requirements