Water Technician

Town of Sharon•Sharon, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) skilled and safety-conscious Water Technician to join its Department of Public Works. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing the Town’s water distribution system, ensuring safe, reliable drinking water through hands-on technical work and teamwork in the field.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License
Drinking Water Supply Facility Operator’s Grade I distribution license
Class 2 Hoisting License
CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire

Nice To Haves

Candidates who currently possess the required licenses are encouraged to apply.
The Town is committed to workforce development and may provide training and support for qualified candidates to obtain necessary licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a crew to repair leaks and main breaks, install new services, install and repair hydrants, and repair gates.
Assist in the execution of projects and programs to repair, maintain, and construct water mains, hydrants, fire lines, and other structures of the water distribution system.
Locate water mains and gate boxes.
Locate and repairs curb boxes.
May operate backhoe to dig water lines.
Lays water pipe, ensuring joints are properly sealed, bed trench is properly prepared and backfilled accordingly; repair services and old lines.
Handle asbestos pipes.
Test, repair, install and read water meters.
Assemble, disassemble, and repair hydrants; sweat joints, repair lead fittings, and make general repairs to existing and new water installations.
Flush hydrants in Spring and Fall.