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Posting Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: DPW – Water
Vacancies: 1
Salary: $32.59 – $36.68
Grade: W9
Hours: 40 hours
Shift: Monday – Friday
Position Type: Union, Full Time
About The City Of Everett
A desirable place to live, work, and visit, the City of Everett prides itself on its progress while remaining dedicated to future possibilities. Home to over 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and welcoming atmosphere. A once industrial City, Everett is now recognized as a melting pot for residents and newcomers alike.
Position Summary
The incumbent works under general supervision performing skilled work in the construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Duties And Responsibilities
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Includes but not limited to water mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters, and sewer mains
Responsible for quality of work performed by the crew in the absence of a working foreman or Supervisor
Maintain logs and documentation of all maintenance done on the city’s water distribution and wastewater collections system.
Maintain, Install, and repair valves, hydrants, services, mains and water meters
Operates valves for valve exercising, planned shut downs, and emergency situations
Operate hydrants during hydrant flushing, preventive maintenance, or corrective maintenance. Record flows, and identify any repair needed.
Collect samples as needed
Enters confined spaces using gas detectors, blowers, harnesses and tripods in accordance with established safety procedures
Operate equipment and motorized vehicles such as: dump truck, vactor truck, jet truck, valve truck compressors, jackhammers, saws, drills, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic powered tools and similar equipment and tools.
Restore roads, sidewalks, and other work sites to original condition after work has been completed
Perform safety inspections of all equipment
Clean and maintains tools and equipment.
Share rotational on call/ stand by duties, which includes being available 24/7 nights, weekends, and holidays
Respond to all after hour water emergencies
Perform Dig Safe mark outs
Knowledge of proper water and Sewer pipe repair practices
Knowledge of proper valve, hydrant, and service repair and installation techniques
Ability to use and understand all computer programs used by the Water & Sewer Departments
Ability to read basic water department maps and records
Ability to follow directions of supervisors
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water and wastewater collection systems maintenance and construction
Knowledge of hydraulics and basic principles of a water distribution and wastewater collections system
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Including: experience with trench work, shoring, and confined space entry
Knowledge of proper water and Sewer pipe repair practices
Knowledge of proper valve, hydrant, and service repair and installation techniques
Ability to use and understand all computer programs used by the Water & Sewer Departments
Ability to read basic water department maps and records
Ability to follow directions of supervisors
Minimum Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Mass driver’s license
Valid and active MA license with no infractions in the past 5 years
CDL Class B license, or must be attainable in the first 6 months of employment, with Air Brakes Endorsement
5 years of experience performing water /wastewater construction and maintenance work.
Confined Space Entry Trained
Physical Demand And Work Environment
Most work is out of doors; therefore, the incumbent is often exposed to poor weather conditions
Physical demands may include: climbing, crawling, heavy physical labor, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, and/or pushing objects weighing up to 90 pounds
Operating manual and power hand tools, operating light and heavy construction equipment,
Working in cramped spaces, working outside and underground
May be exposed to dust, dirt, electrical hazards, high or low temperatures, noise, toxic materials, vibration, wetness, humidity, traffic hazards and confined space work
The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…?
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Worksite address
everett, MA, 02149, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.