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Equipment Operator I/Water and Sewer Maintenance Person

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Town of Bethlehem

Delmar, NY (In Person)

$59,384 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Equipment Operator I/Water and Sewer Maintenance Person Town of Bethlehem Delmar, NY Job Details Full-time $52,015 - $66,754 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Water utility distribution Equipment repair Commercial truck driving Underground utilities CDL A Air Brake Endorsement Power tools Hand tools Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description Job Overview The Town of Bethlehem, NY-Department of Public Works is seeking candidates to work as an Equipment Operator I, or a Water and Sewer Maintenance Person, in our Field Operations Division. The title for this position will be determined by experience of the candidate. Primary duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
  • Assists in repairing broken water/sewer mains, replaces defective pumps, meters and controls.
  • Assists in the installation of water service taps, hydrants and repairs, paints and maintains hydrants;
  • Checks complaints on sewer backups, pump station failures, broken pipes, high or low pressure, water meter readings, etc.;
  • Assists in the cutting, threading and fitting of pipes in extending utility service pumps;
  • Operates a vehicle and motor equipment and uses power and hand tools;
  • Responds at all times to emergency repair calls.
  • Provides traffic control and employee safety at work site;
  • Keeps and maintains the facilities inside and out in a proper manner.
Water and Sewer Maintenance Person is: two (2) years of experience in installation, maintenance and operation of water distribution systems. Prior to completion of the probation period, incumbent must possess a commercial driver license, Class B, with air brake and tanker endorsement, and maintain this license during employment. Applicant must meet all requirements for Utility Service Helper as well. Starting Salary for this position is $52,015. Minimum experience for the
Equipment Operator I :
Candidates must possess a valid NYS Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with air brakes AND shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a vehicle which requires a Class A or B license. Starting Salary for this position is $54,579. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, full medical and dental insurance, and New York State Retirement Program.
Pay:
$52,015.00 - $66,754.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person