SHMEO Water Operator

Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both employees and residents alike. If you are looking for a culture that embraces innovation, empowerment, and collaborative involvement, Somerville not only embraces these talents, but encourages them. Creative, hands on collaboration with passionate dedication are at the core of the City’s workplace culture.  Challenging and fast paced, Somerville also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work life balance. Not only is it a “Model City”, as termed by The Boston Globe, but it is also a model employer.

Duties:

• Performs semi-skilled manual and laboring work in the construction, operation and maintenance of the water system including work on valves, mains, hydrants, services and other water system property;
• Cuts, lays, caulks and makes up joints on pipes using machine or hand tools; pumps water from trenches, digs, braces and backfills excavations;
• Prepares areas for laying pipe and/or fittings; may work along with private contractor to help avoid hitting water system property.
• Must use and/or operate tools and equipment required for the performance of job and must protect tools and equipment from being damaged.
• Operates heavy motor equipment in a proper and safe manner in order to perform all assigned work.
• Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls material; greases, oils and cleans equipment and performs minor maintenance; performs unskilled labor duties using small hand tools, i.e., shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small power tools
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned.

• Must have ability to use tools of trade in workmanlike manner.
• Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions and to give written and oral reports to supervisors.
• Must possess valid Massachusetts Class B drivers license with a valid CDL.
• Must possess a valid Hoist Engineer Class 2B license or obtain within 120 days of  appointment.
• Must be in good health, dependable and able to do hard physical work.
• Must have a safe driving record.

Send your resume and cover letter by Wednesday, November 8, 2017 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.

Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Nency Salamoun, at 617-625-6600 x2323 or NSalamoun@somervillema.gov.