Overview Join our dynamic team as a Waste Water Treatment Facility Certified-Operator (Grade IV), where you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of our wastewater treatment systems. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and mechanical work in connection with maintenance of all mechanical equipment and pump systems located at the wastewater facilities. An individual in this position is also expected to perform many different types of maintenance and repair work and manual labor in addition to driving CDL vehicles. A WWTF Equipment Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED with 2 -5 years of advanced training/experience in WWTP maintenance and operation systems plus mechanical/plumbing work experience, heavy vehicle driving experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software) All employment offers are conditional upon passing a reference and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have or be able to obtain within 3 months of employment a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with airbrakes endorsement. Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment a Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer license with 2A and 1C endorsements. Must submit to CDL Drug testing regulations. Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Certification preferred. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position Monday through Friday (7am to 3pm) plus required overtime. This position is in the AFSCME Union with an hourly rate starting at $31.83 to$ 37.49 based on steps. Please refer to the Job Description for full details located on the City's website. Securing this position will also be dependent on the results of a pre-employment physical. To apply, please send your to Director of Human Resources, Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, PO Box 550, Newburyport, MA, 01950 or email to www.employment@cityofnewburyport.com The City of Newburyport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Newburyport does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.

Pay:

$31.83 - $37.49 per hour

Work Location:

In person