Employment

The Georgetown Water Department is looking for a skilled candidate to fill an opening for a responsible Treatment Plant and Distribution Operator with preference to T2/D2 in full licensed applicants.

Operators possessing a T1 &/or D1 may be considered as well.

Pay and benefits
The position is a full-time, nonexempt, union position and includes a generous benefits package as well as pension capability. Pay is based on experience ranging up to $35.08/ hour less $0.50/hour until probation is complete.

Qualifications:

The candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:
● Must be a high school graduate; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
● Ability to use hand tools and operate power equipment.
● Ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including lifting, bending, walking, standing, and carrying equipment, tools and materials while under varying weather conditions.
● Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license.

Preference will be given to in-full licensed Drinking Water Operators.

Specific Job Descriptions and Wage Schedules may be found at Georgetownwater.org under the Contact Us tab.

Applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to Marlene Ladderbush, Utility Director by email at mladderbush@georgetownwater.org.

The Georgetown Water Department is an equal-opportunity employer.

Definition: Responsible Treatment Plant and Distribution System Operator with a working knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of the Town’s water treatment and distribution system; related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Works independently or as part of a crew under the general direction of the Water Dept. Utility Director, Operations Manager or responsible supervisor.

Exercises considerable independent judgment in water plant or distribution system operations and performs duties requiring considerable experience, discretion and technical knowledge.

Performs precise and accurate duties while sampling, testing and repairing system equipment.

Required to keep accurate records and generate reports using computer-based software.

Is in frequent contact with Town Department and with the general public.

Normal physical effort demanded, except that field inspections more than normal effort and knowledge of water treatment and distribution systems may be required.

Examples of work: Repair and maintenance, record & report keeping, sampling, data collection and operational work of the Town’s water system and necessary support equipment.  Required to do maintenance and repair work in connection with wells, pumping station, treatment, telemetering, SCADA system, testing, mains, services, hydrants, meters and all phases of production, treatment, distribution and meter reading.

Assures adequate supply of portable water to residents and sufficient supply at proper pressures for fire department and industrial use.

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of water system operations, considerable knowledge of pumping station operation, water supply and distribution.  Ability to exercise considerable independent judgement in water treatment and distribution operations, work with other department employees, and to maintain good public relations.  Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.  Ability to use hand tools and operate power equipment.

Must possess a Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Certification for Grade 2 Treatment or Grade 2 Distribution with 2 years’ experience in water systems.  Must be able to obtain a valid Massachusetts Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification (M.C.L 310 CMR 22.22 Cross Connections Regulations) within 9 months of starting position.  Must possess a driver’s license valid to operate Class D motor vehicle in the State of Massachusetts.