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Water Technician

Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025 CLOSED ON 2/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Technician position at Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

Department: Public Works - Water & Sewer Division

Supervisor: Water & Sewer Crew Leader

Weekly Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Bargaining Unit: Union - SEIU

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Conditions: Job Title & Pay Range Are Dependent Upon Licensure

  • Job Title: Water Technician (See License Requirements)

Licenses Required for Water Technician: MA Class A CDL, MA Hoisting Licenses 1B, 2A, 3A, Treatment Grade 2, Distribution Grade 2, MA Backflow Tester License, MA Cross Connection Surveyor License

Hourly Pay Range With All Required Licenses for Water Technician: $27.47 - $33.28

  • Job Title: Water Specialist (See License Requirements)

Licenses Required for Water Specialist: MA Class A CDL, MA Hoisting License 2A

Hourly Pay Range With All Required Licenses for Water Specialist: $25.42 - $30.82

  • Job Title: Water Laborer (See License Requirements)

Minimal Licenses for Water Laborer: MA Class D Driver's License

Hourly Pay Range Without All Required Licenses: $24.15 - $29.38

Summary

The Town of Shrewsbury, a full-service local government driven by high performance and creativity, seeks a dependable team player to join the Water & Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works! The Town will assist the successful candidate in obtaining the licensure required for the Water Technician position.

The Water and Sewer Division is a municipally owned utility for the residents of Shrewsbury. Our water supply is derived from a series of gravel-packed wells pumping over 4 million gallons of water a day. The Division supplies over 11,000 service connections through over 200 miles of water main to approximately 33,000 people. The Division operates and maintains approximately 40 pump stations for over 165 miles of sewer main. The successful candidate will perform routine but responsible manual work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities for water supply and distribution systems and sewage collection systems.

The Town of Shrewsbury is committed to fostering a workplace culture that raises innovative leaders in local government, and because of this, there is no limit to the number of opportunities to develop professionally and personally within the Department of Public Works and the Town as a whole.

Work Hours & Benefits

The hours are conveniently 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, with overtime as required. A daily 30-minute lunch as agreed upon by the Water & Sewer Crew Leader. The Town of Shrewsbury offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a pension, an extensive employee assistance program, the opportunity for professional development, and competitive paid time off.

How to Apply

For more information about this opportunity please review the full job descriptions for Water Technician, Water Specialist, and Water Laborer. When applying for this position a cover letter and resume may be sent via email to Kristina Ordung, Human Resources Director at jobs@shrewsburyma.gov indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line. Please apply to the role that you hold the appropriate licensure for. Initial review of applicants February 28, 2025 Open until filled.

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