OMC Laborer-In-Training

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

10d•$55,385 - $76,548•Onsite

About The Position

The OMC Laborer-In-Training performs routine and skilled manual tasks and assists operations, maintenance, and skilled-trades staff. The role supports pipe maintenance and wastewater operations, including equipment operation and upkeep, pipeline and valve work, plant and facility maintenance, and the handling and transport of materials. The employee may be required to work overtime during extended workdays or emergencies and may be assigned to regular on-call rotations. This position is designated as essential during emergencies or other circumstances when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work. The position is based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It works under the general supervision of a foreman or supervisor and may shadow an OMC Laborer or other employee as directed. The starting salary is $55,385.31 annually; upon obtaining a Massachusetts Class B CDL, the position moves to Grade 13, with the rate retroactive to the hire date. The full salary range is $55,385.31–$76,547.59 annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED-level basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific, and oral communication skills, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
Obtain a valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months.
Subject to the MWRA Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy and random drug testing 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds with mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain 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 pressurized pipelines 6 to 72 inches in diameter, and chlorinating water mains.
Gas, oil, and grease vehicles and grounds-maintenance equipment.
Perform building and grounds maintenance, including cutting grass, shoveling snow, repairing fences, disposing of trash, and maintaining general building cleanliness.
Assist higher-grade personnel with plant maintenance and repairs, including diesel-engine and pump overhauls and repairs, re-chaining grit channels and sedimentation tanks, and building concrete structures.
Assist with repairs to 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.
Perform related duties as required.