OMC Laborer

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Barre, MA

10d•$60,399 - $83,495•Onsite

About The Position

The OMC Laborer performs routine and skilled manual tasks and assists operations, maintenance, and skilled trades staff. The role supports maintenance and operation of equipment, pipeline and valve work, plant and facility maintenance, and the handling and transport of materials. The position is based in Barre, Massachusetts, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employee may be required to work overtime during extended workdays or emergencies and may be assigned to regular on-call rotations. This is an essential position, and the employee may be required to report to work during inclement weather and other emergencies when directed by the MWRA Executive Director. The employee works under the general supervision of a foreman or supervisor. The work includes outdoor duties in varying weather conditions, heavy manual labor, and use of vehicles, tools, and equipment. The position is subject to the MWRA Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy and random drug testing. The role qualifies for a sign-on bonus; information about the bonus and other benefits is available through the linked MWRA careers page.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current, valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Working knowledge of common tools, construction and sewer-maintenance equipment, and one or more mechanical or building trades.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment, including light automotive trucks, ten-wheel dump trucks, snow plows, 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.
Subject to the MWRA Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy and random drug testing.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks requiring specialized skill in maintaining and operating equipment, 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 installation and repair, working on pressurized pipelines 6 to 72 inches in diameter, and assisting with water-main chlorination.
Gas, oil, and grease vehicles and grounds-maintenance equipment.
Perform building and grounds maintenance, 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 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.
Work overtime during extended workdays and emergencies and participate in regular on-call rotations when required.
Report to work during inclement weather or other emergencies when designated as essential personnel.