Town of Hopkinton Seeks a Water Technician for its DPW Department
Responds to emergency calls during and after normal business hours
Available for On-Call Rotation for after hour emergencies and weekend station checks.
Starting Salary: $24.58 – $24.84
Shift: M-F, 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, overtime required
This position performs work related to the installation, maintenance and repair of public water distribution system to commercial, residential and public properties. The Water Service Technician not only operates heavy machinery but performs a full range of complex tasks and works within established procedures and/or policies. At this level, incumbent serves as secondary Drinking Water License Operator and works with occasional instruction or assistance. Work involves frequent interpretation of policies, procedures and guidelines, and may involve the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations.
Qualifications – Applicants must meet the following to be considered qualified for this position:
High School Equivalency
3+ years of experience in water, wastewater or construction industry preferably in the public sector working with local government, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with Air Brakes endorsement.
Required Licensing/Certification:
Possession of a valid Class B Motor Vehicle License
Possession of a valid CDL driver’s License,
Possession of a 2A Hydraulics License
Possession of Drinking Water Distribution License
Possession of Drinking Water Treatment License
Internal/External Applicants: To be considered for this vacancy, please submit the required Application for Employment to hr@hopkintonma.gov no later than 4:30 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. While the preferred method of application is through e-mail or online, applications will also be accepted via walk-in or mail at: Town Hall, Human Resources Department, 80 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. The Town of Hopkinton is an equal opportunity employer.