Pumping Station Operator

The Town of Burlington is seeking an individual to perform skilled manual work for the Water & Sewer Division related to the general operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems under the direction of the Superintendent of the Water & Sewer Division.

• Service, maintain and repair pumps and auxiliary machinery and equipment
• Daily readings of pump station meters and gauges; maintain charts, records, and logs of activities
• Install, maintain, repair, test, and adjust machinery used in the sewer collection systems
• Utilize work order system and other electronic devices to complete daily assignments
• Operate specialized equipment including air compressors and mechanical drives
• Operate and maintain gasoline and diesel engines
• Assist in snow removal operations; subject to emergency recall
• Assist with other general facility maintenance and public works operations, as necessary

• Must possess a CDL Class B License with tank endorsement.
• Must possess a Hoisting License 1B and 2A.
  • Applicants without the necessary CDL and Hoisting Licenses may be considered under certain conditions.
• Must possess a working knowledge of air compressors and mechanical drives.
• Must be familiar with basic functions and operation of purifying equipment.
• Must have experience in the operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders to a depth of 25' below street level.
• Must be available for emergency snow removal and able to plow and sand roads.

This is a full time union position, 40 hours per week, within the Department of Public Works bargaining unit. Salary is within Group 86 of the DPW contract.

Starting hourly rate: $30.82 - $32.21 per hour. Effective July 1, 2026, the anticipated hourly range will increase to $31.90 - $33.34 per hour.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays
• Pension Plan
• Clothing Allowance
• Education Reimbursement
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Eligible for overtime opportunities

Please note:

The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.