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Water Machinery Repair Person-Wastewater
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City of Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA (In Person)
$40,945 Salary, Full-Time
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Jobs › Pittsfield, MA › Water Machinery Repair Person-Wast… City of Pittsfield Water Machinery Repair Person-Wastewater Pittsfield, MA Apply
JOB TITLE
WATERMACHINERY REPAIR PERSON DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC UTILITIES
- WASTEWATER
DIVISION EMPLOYMENT TYPE
FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPTUNION/NON-UNION
TEAMSTERS LOCAL
#404 The City of Pittsfield\'s Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Water Machinery Repair Person. The Water Machinery Repair Person installs, maintains, and repairs equipment used in the distribution, collection, and treatment of potable and non-potable water and sewage. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions- recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, generators, valves, chlorinators, engines, gates, process piping, etc., as may be required or related to the distribution, collection, handling, or treatment of potable or non-potable water and sewage.
- Performs periodic preventive maintenance and emergency troubleshooting and repairs and maintains potable pumps and conveyors, booster pumps, filter bed equipment, and related machinery and equipment.
- Performs minor or incidental repairs on motorized equipment and vehicles used in support of the operation of the water treatment and/or distribution or sewage collection and treatment systems.
- May perform pipefitting, welding, or other skilled duties as may be required to accomplish required repairs.
- Performs landscape maintenance and incidental building and structural maintenance as directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must be eighteen years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems involving pumps, motors, engines, valves, plumbing, collector mechanisms, etc.
- Physical ability and agility sufficient to operate valves and equipment, climb tanks, enter vaults and underground tanks through small access manways, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50lbs. from ground to shoulder height, open manhole covers, etc.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the capabilities and use of small hand and power tools.
- Familiarity with the basics of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems.
- Valid driver\'s license.
- Valid Grade 1 Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator\'s License must be obtained within two years of appointment.
- Ability to deal effectively and interact with people on an up-beat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances. HOURS Monday
- Friday, 40 hours per week SALARY Starting salary \$19.10
- \$20.27 per hour Annual increases up to \$26.44 With Distribution 1 or Treatment 1 License Starting salary \$21.02
- \$22.