Chief Water Treatment Operator

Chief Water Treatment Operator

The Town of Duxbury's Water/Sewer Department seeks qualified candidates for the full-time, Chief Water Treatment Operator with Massachusetts Drinking Water Treatment Grade 2T Full Status Certification.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, 40-hour-per-week position (typically Monday-to-Friday) involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water treatment plant and related systems. This position supervises subordinate water/sewer employees in the performance of tasks, operates equipment and tools required for installation, maintenance, and repair of public water supply and sewer collection systems, and performs related duties. The pay range for this Grade 8, union, FLSA non-exempt position is $33.87 - $43.09 in eight (8) steps.

Minimum qualifications include:
High school diploma (or equivalent), valid Massachusetts Driver's License, Massachusetts Drinking Water Treatment Grade 2T Full Status Certification, and Cross Connection Surveyor/Tester certification.

Additional pay includes the following, as available:

• Overtime
• On Call Pay
• Progressive Licensing Stipends

Benefits include the following:

• 12 Paid holidays, sick, vacation, and personal time
• 75% town/25% employee paid health insurance;
  Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO plans
• Basic term life insurance ($5,000)
• 100% employee paid 457 retirement savings plans
• Dental insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Defined benefit pension (payroll deducted instead of social security)
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Nature of Work:
Assists the Superintendent and Director in any and all phases of the work, and in his/her absence assumes responsibility for construction, maintenance, and repair of the Town's public water supply and treatment systems. Supervises subordinate water/sewer employees in the performance of tasks, operates equipment and tools required for installation, maintenance and repair of public water supply and sewer collection systems and performs related duties.

Makes frequent contact with co-workers and residents requiring calm, clear and courteous communication.

Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of the Water/Sewer Superintendent and DPW Director. Lays out projects and schedules based on the Superintendent and Director's general instructions who review performance for skill and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervises water/sewer treatment employees in performance of assigned tasks, requiring considerable judgement and discretion for most effective use of labor, equipment and materials. Reassigns or redirects work as necessary in response to needs, conditions or emergencies. Performs administrative duties of Superintendent during absences of brief duration. Elevates any issues or concerns regarding employee matters to the Superintendent.

Confidentiality:
Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information and in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

Accountability:
Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.

Judgment:
Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situations and ensure public and environmental safety in the operation of the public water supply and related systems.

Complexity:
The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to water/sewer treatment, systems and maintenance.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact:
Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public. Excellent customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and…