Specialist – Water & Sewer Division

Town of Rockport•Rockport, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Rockport Department of Public Works is hiring a full-time Specialist in its Water & Sewer Division. The position performs routine tasks and special assignments related to the division, including maintenance and repair of sewer and water mains and service lines serving properties in Rockport. Work is performed under the supervision of the Water & Sewer Supervisor and DPW Administration, who assign work and review performance for efficiency. The position may occasionally perform work for other DPW divisions, including building maintenance and repairs, street and sidewalk patching, and cleaning catch basins and drainage pipe. It is considered essential and responds to after-hours emergencies. The Specialist also serves as the primary operator of snow plow vehicles and equipment for snow and ice removal from streets and sidewalks. The role involves water meter and infrastructure work, sewer inspection and repair, recordkeeping, utility locating, inspections of contractor and plumber installations, hydrant and water-main maintenance, and sewer-main cleaning. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and union/AFSCME. It is located at the DPW facility in Rockport, Massachusetts, and reports to the Water & Sewer Supervisor. The listed rate is $26.62 at Step 1/Specialist under the Union CBA, plus license(s).

Requirements

Must have a valid Class B CDL driver's license (Class A preferred), or be able to obtain a CDL license within six months of assuming the duties of the position.
Must have 2A-1C Hydraulic Licenses, or be able to obtain them within six months of assuming the duties of the position.
Must maintain required licenses as a condition of employment; failure to acquire a CDL and/or Hydraulic License within six months is cause for immediate termination. The Town may require additional licenses based on its needs.
Must submit to drug-testing regulations and consent to and pass a pre-employment physical examination and substance screening.
Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds and climb access ladders, including entering confined spaces and trenches.

Nice To Haves

Distribution Level 2 (D-2) license is strongly preferred.
Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain water meter equipment and water and sewer infrastructure.
Read water meters and transfer or enter data into the Water & Sewer reading system; work with office staff to maintain accurate and complete billing records.
Perform sewer inflow and infiltration (I&I) inspections and repairs, including operating and maintaining a video inspection camera.
Keep the water meter reading and video inspection van stocked with commonly used inventory and equipment.
Perform duties required by the Town's Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Programs.
Turn water mains, hydrants, and services on and off as needed, with proper notice to property owners.
Locate and mark water and sewer utilities for private contractors upon request through the DPW office.
Inspect contractor and plumber water and sewer installations for compliance with Department standards; record and sketch installations for office files.
Perform water-main taps permitted by the Department.
Maintain and repair Town-owned summer water lines, including seasonal shutdown and draining in fall and startup and flushing in spring.
Maintain and install hydrants and flush water mains and hydrants.
Maintain an inventory of equipment and materials commonly used in the division.
Clean and clear sewer mains to prevent or remove blockages and maintain continuous flow.
Respond to after-hours emergencies.
Operate snow plow vehicles and equipment to remove snow and ice from streets and sidewalks.
Perform other DPW work as assigned, which may include building maintenance and repairs, street and sidewalk patching, and cleaning catch basins and drainage pipe.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor and/or DPW Administration.