Water Equipment Operator

Performs manual work of a semi-skilled nature in the repair and maintenance of the water distribution system.

• Locating and shutting off valves and water services
• Installing, repairing and replacing water services, water mains, hydrants, valves and fire services
• Making water main taps as required
• Making repairs to broken and damaged sewer lines
• Marking emergency dig safes when required
• Operating and maintaining hand tools and power tools when required
• Interacting with other Divisions of the PWSB
• Interacting courteously with the public
• Interacting with the Departments of the Cities of Pawtucket, Central Falls and the Town of Cumberland
• Performing related duties as required
• Respond to emergencies on twenty-four(24) hour basis
• Perform work appropriate to license level
• Prepare documents and report as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); must have knowledge and skills in the use of various types of common hand tools and standard power equipment used in construction and maintenance of water distribution systems. Working knowledge of City geography, as well as the geography of Central Falls and Cumberland. Ability to utilize maps and plans to locate valves and water services.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement preferred, or employee must obtain CDL Class B through the City training program, a permit must be issued by the State within six (6) months of start of classes.

State of RI Water Distribution Operators’ License Grade I, or required to obtain said license within one year of employment. Operator is responsible for maintaining license

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.60 - $29.59 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance