Chief Water Treatment Operator
Job in
Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 02332, USA
Listing for:
Duxbury Government
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Utility Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33.87 - 43.09 USD Hourly
USD
33.87
43.09
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
JOB TITLE:
Chief Water Treatment Operator
LOCATION:
Dept. Public Works - Water Dept
POSITION GRADE:
Grade 8
FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt, full-time, benefit-eligible
WORK SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, participation in town-wide emergencies and snow and ice removal operations required
REPORTS TO:
Water/Sewer Superintendent
PAY RANGE: $33.87 - $43.09 in 8 steps
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 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.
Note: This description reflects essential duties and qualifications and is subject to change at the Town’s discretion.
Responsibilities
Directs subordinate employees in the performance of tasks ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently, and that all tools, equipment and materials are available.Schedules, assigns, directs and checks daily and long-range work/progress and provides related payroll reporting.Assists the Superintendent and Director in planning capital improvements, budget request, tools and supplies.Prepares operational and administrative reports as necessary.Elevates any issues or concerns to the Superintendent of subordinate employees, modifies work techniques, procedures and policies as necessary to supervisors.Acts as the Primary Operator of the public water supply.Maintains administrative records, plots underground structures, and maintains adequate supplies of chemicals, spare parts, tools and equipment to effectively operate a public water system.Prepares Statistical and Chemical dosage reports as required by the DEP and the Superintendent.Operates and maintains Evergreen green sand filter plant and other pumping stations and treatment facilities.Operates pumps and chemical dosing equipment.Reads and interprets flow meters, pH meters, pressure and water level gauges.Performs tests to determine chemical dosage (pH, fluoride, chlorine, iron, manganese, etc.).Maintains records as required by state regulations and by the Superintendent (daily pumpage, chemical dosage, well levels, etc.).Collects water quality samples (bacteria, lead, copper, VOCs, PCBs, THMs, HAA5s, SOCs).Operates and maintains standby engines and generators to provide uninterrupted water and sewer service during power failures.Assists in the operation and maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, lift stations, grinder pumps and collection systems for the Town’s shared septic and sewer systems.Accepts deliveries of bulk chemicals, supplies and equipment.Plans, organizes and coordinates work with private contractors and other Department Heads as needed.Trains new employees in performing assigned duties.Schedules requests for mark outs of underground water/sewer piping for Dig Safe requests.Supervises pressure tests, disinfection of water lines and reads, installs and repairs for water meters and backflow prevention equipment.Inspects water/sewer mains and service installations.Performs and/or supervises all fire hydrant maintenance.Completes gate valve exercising and full system flushing programs.Responsible for all general repairs of water mains and service lines.Performs all trench inspections.Installs new service connections.Operates, maintains and inspects standby engines and generators to provide uninterrupted water and sewer service in the event of power failures.Accepts deliveries of supplies and equipment.Performs regular testing of back flow prevention devices and surveys existing and new facilities for cross connections.Assists with grounds maintenance work at all facilities including mowing, string trimming, and chain sawing; leaf and brush removal.Participates in operation and ordinary maintenance of equipment, instructs…
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