Sewer Craftsperson

The Sewer Craftspersonperforms skilled technical and manual work for the Department of Public Works Sewer Department. This position involves work in the construction maintenance and repair of facilities for sewage collection and transport. It also includes maintenance and repair of plant and motor equipment as well as periodic operation of motor equipment.

Job Type:Full-Time Benefited (40 Hours/Week)

Wages:$23.23 - $26.94 Per Hour

KEY DUTIES

• Perform skilled manual work in the construction repair maintenance and operation of the sewer system including gravity mains laterals and collectors service connections and manholes.
• Perform skilled manual work in the construction repair maintenance and operation of the storm drain system including mains and laterals culverts manholes and catch basins.
• Repair sewer leaks; install and operate related motor equipment.
• Prepare diagrams of sewer services and sewer mains for insertion in record books.
• Patch trenches and street openings after back-filling; raise manhole covers for street resurfacing.
• Maintain records of materials used on outside construction or repair projects; inventory of materials and supplies; and records of repairs and replacements including the repair and installation of sewer and drain pipes manholes catch basins and related equipment.
• Performs related manual labor work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High School diploma or equivalent; at least one year of related work experience or technical training to perform assigned duties at the journeyman level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Massachusetts Class B Commercial Drivers License
• Massachusetts Class 2B 4E Hoisting Engineers License
• OSHA 10 Certification

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who wish to be considered may submit a completed city application to the Human Resources Department Municipal Building 50 Payson Ave Easthampton MA 01027 or email it to on or before the closing date.

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