Water Systems Maintenance Craftsperson/MEO

Cambridge Preschool Program; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local utility services company in Cambridge is looking for a Water System Maintenance Craftsperson to perform skilled manual work related to the maintenance of water systems. Candidates should have experience in water works construction or underground utilities, along with a valid driver's license. The role involves physically demanding tasks outdoors, with benefits including health and dental coverage, vacation leave, and paid holidays. Valid certification options available.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Vacation and sick leave eligible

14 Paid Holidays

Hourly stipends for licenses

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in water works construction or underground utility construction.
• Valid Grade 1 Distribution (D1) Full Operator certificate may substitute for required experience.
• Working knowledge of installation and maintenance of water mains or underground utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on water systems, including reservoirs and water gates.
• Locate and repair water leaks.
• Install fire hydrants and operate related motor equipment.

Skills

Water works construction

Underground utility construction

Operating motor equipment

Repairing water leaks

Operating jackhammer

Education

Valid Class D driver’s license

Grade 1 Distribution (D1) Full Operator certificate

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Water System Maintenance Craftsperson performs skilled manual work in the construction, operation and maintenance of water systems including work on reservoirs, water gates, drains, mains and connectors; lays and connects service pipes with street mains and meters; locates and repairs water leaks; installs fire hydrants; operates water gates; turns on water for new service; inspects work of laborers and maintenance workers to see that it conforms with the specifications and blueprints; installs water meters; operates related motor equipment, shuts down mains in the street; assists with snow removal i.e. plowing shoveling; and other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of experience in water works construction or underground utility construction or an equivalent combination of both.
• A valid Grade 1 Distribution (D1) Full Operator certificate or Operator-in-Training certificate may be substituted for the required experience.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques related to the installation and maintenance of water mains or underground utilities.
• A valid Class D driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy work involving operating 90 lb. jackhammer, shoveling, lifting, climbing in and out of excavations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoors, varying weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement)

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Eligible for hourly stipends associated with Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses and a Commercial Driver’s License
• Additional hourly stipend for any overtime hours worked on leaks, snow operations or other emergencies during October – April.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED

To complete your application, upload the below documents.

• Resume
• Cover Letter