Maintenance Craftsman-Water

Maintenance Craftsman - Water

General Statement of

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of skilled duties and manual labor tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of main pipes, reservoirs, gates and similar equipment and performs related work as required.

Supervision:
Works under the supervision of the Foreman, Working Foreman, Reservoir Caretaker, Senior Craftsman or Head Treatment Plant Operator. May supervise the work of a small crew of workers of a lower pay grade such as Maintenance Men.

• Disassemble and assemble hydrants and valve mechanisms, replacing worn and broken parts.
• Open and shut valves and gates and operate other equipment.
• Locate and identify water system underground components.
• Perform routine operation and maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine labor duties.
• Install, test and perform required maintenance on pumps, valves, hydrants, mains, services.
• Install, replace, repair and test water meters and other system equipment.
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment at the job site.
• Operate motor vehicles consistent with license requirement.
• Store, clean and lock up tools and equipment at the end of the workday.
• Dig holes, trenches and other excavations, shoveling materials and leveling areas.
• Load and unload supplies, assist in placing and holding heavy items in place, jackhammer street pavement; mow grass using hand or powered equipment.
• Clear and remove brush and parts of trees.
• Remove snow and ice using manual or small powered equipment.
• Use jackhammers and standard hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small power tools.
• Perform other related duties as required.

High School graduate or equivalent. Mechanical experience required. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Massachusetts D1 Drinking Water Operators License or the ability to obtain necessary licenses within six months of hire.