OMC Laborer-In-Training

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The OMC Laborer-In-Training performs routine and skilled manual tasks and assists operations, maintenance, and skilled-trades staff. The position supports pipe maintenance and wastewater operations, including equipment operation, construction and repair work, facility upkeep, material handling, and related duties. The employee works as part of a multi-crew as needed and under the general supervision of a foreman or supervisor; they may shadow an OMC Laborer or another employee as directed. This role is designated essential during emergencies or other circumstances when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work. Overtime, extended workdays, emergency work, and regular on-call rotations may be required. The position is based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and the regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed starting salary is $55,385.31 annually ($1,065.10 weekly), with a full range of $55,385.31–$76,547.59 annually. The position moves to Grade 13 upon obtaining a Massachusetts Class B CDL, with the rate retroactive to the hire date.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific, and oral communication skills, normally attained through a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a current, valid Class D driver's license.
Must obtain a valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months.
Must comply with the MWRA Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy and random drug-testing program after acquiring the CDL.
Working knowledge of common tools and maintenance equipment.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment permitted under a Class D license, including light automotive trucks, pickup trucks, tractors, and power-driven grounds-maintenance equipment.
Ability to perform semi-skilled manual labor and make minor repairs to small tools and simple mechanical equipment.
Basic knowledge of facility operation and maintenance.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under varying climatic conditions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks requiring specialized skill in the maintenance and operation of equipment that does not require a CDL, including pickup trucks, pump trucks, tractors, mowers, pumps, generators, pneumatic tools, cement mixers, air compressors, snow-removal equipment, and sewer-maintenance equipment.
Assist skilled tradespeople with construction, maintenance, and repair work, including minor equipment adjustments and repairs.
Perform manual work related to valve operations and pipeline construction and maintenance, including cleaning culverts and drains, digging ditches, spreading asphalt, caulking lead joints, assisting with valve installations and repairs, working on pipelines under pressure that are 6 to 72 inches in diameter, and chlorinating water mains.
Gas, oil, and grease trucks, automobiles, and grounds-maintenance equipment.
Perform building and grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, snow shoveling, fence repair, trash disposal, and general building cleaning.
Assist higher-grade personnel with plant maintenance and repairs, including diesel engine and pump overhauls, re-chaining grit channels and sedimentation tanks, and building concrete structures.
Assist with the repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
Help maintain and clean MWRA equipment, structures, and facilities, including screen chambers, tidegates, and regular chambers.
Handle and store stock; load, unload, move, and transport materials, equipment, freight, and supplies.
Work as a member of a multi-crew as needed and perform related duties as required.