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City of Easthampton Water Craftsperson in Easthampton, Massachusetts
EASTHAMPTON Water Craftsperson The City of Easthampton is seeking to fill the position of Water Craftsperson with the Department of Public Works. This position involves skilled technical and manual work installing, maintaining, and servicing the city water system, and in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in testing the city\'s water supply and in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the city pumping station and general water system activities. Job Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week Salary: \$25.30 - \$26.58 ESSENIAL FUNCTIONS Installs, maintains, and services the water system; locates and repairs water mains; lays water pipe, ensuring joints are properly sealed, bed trench is properly prepared and backfilled accordingly; installs, repairs, and replaces old lines. Monitors pumping stations; reads and records instrument readings to ensure proper operation; monitors the municipal water supply. May perform sampling of drinking water to ensure the quality and safety of the municipal water supply. Installs, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; installs, reads, repairs, and replaces water meters. Collects data and maintains records in compliance with local and state requirements. Performs similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School diploma or equivalent; one or more years of related work experience or technical training to perform assigned duties at the journeyman level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver?s License Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting Engineer?s License desirable Massachusetts Water Distribution License Grade 1 Massachusetts Water Treatment License Grade 1 desirable OSHA 10 Certification.